Which of the following describes the difference between a collaborative problem and a medical diagnosis?
A)A collaborative problem is treated by the nurse; a physician is responsible for the treatment of a medical problem.
B)A collaborative problem is a nursing diagnosis that requires specific orders from a physician; a medical diagnosis directs all nursing care.
C)A collaborative problem has the potential to become an actual nursing diagnosis; a medical diagnosis rarely changes.
D)A collaborative problem requires intervention by the nurse and the physician or other professional; a medical diagnosis requires intervention by a physician.

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A collaborative problem necessitates the combined efforts of the nurse, physician, and possibly other healthcare professionals for intervention, whereas a medical diagnosis specifically requires a physician's intervention for treatment.

Which of the Following Describes the Difference Between a Collaborative