Which of the following statements could be included in a definition of nursing diagnosis?
A)directly derived from pathological changes
B)directly derived from client responses
C)highly dependent on diagnostic test results
D)purpose is to remove or modify the cause of the disease

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Nursing diagnosis,the second step of the nursing process,involves the analysis and synthesis of data gathered during the assessment phase to represent a clinical judgment about a client's responses to actual or potential health problems or life processes.A nursing diagnosis provides the basis for choosing nursing interventions to achieve desired client outcomes.

Which of the Following Statements Could Be Included in a Definition