Asked by Jannatul Ferdous on Jul 17, 2024
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How does a nursing diagnosis differ from a medical diagnosis? A nursing diagnosis is:
A) Terminology for the client's disease or injury
B) A part of the client's medical diagnosis
C) The client's presenting signs and symptoms
D) A client's response to a health problem
Nursing Diagnosis
A clinical judgment about individual, family, or community experiences/responses to actual or potential health problems/life processes.
Medical Diagnosis
The process of determining which disease or condition explains a person's symptoms and signs, typically involving various diagnostic tests and evaluations.
Health Problem
A condition that impairs normal functioning and is typically manifested by distinguishing signs and symptoms.
- Differentiate between nursing and medical diagnoses.
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between nursing and medical diagnoses.
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