A staff nurse states, "I get tired of all the paperwork about nursing diagnosis and plans for patient care." Which of the following describes the most important purpose for developing a nursing diagnosis?

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The most important purpose of developing a nursing diagnosis is to describe the client's needs for nursing care. This allows for the planning and delivery of individualized and appropriate care.

A Staff Nurse States, "I Get Tired of All the Paperwork