A Nurse Is Analyzing the Data Collected from a Client's

A nurse is analyzing the data collected from a client's medical interview. The client reported a prolonged cough that had lasted for one month, along with chest pain. The nurse reports the matter to the physician who concludes that the problem requires medical treatment. Which conclusion should the nurse make regarding the client's condition?

A) The client needs to put on a carbohydrate-restricted diet.
B) Additional information is needed before making a diagnosis.
C) The client's problems require a nursing diagnosis.
D) The client's problems require a medical diagnosis.