After communicating with the client and family,the nurse compares a client's problem list with identified nursing diagnoses.What action is the nurse performing to minimize diagnostic errors?
A)Understanding what is normal vs.what is not normal
B)Verifying
C)Consulting resources
D)Basing diagnoses on patterns

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By verifying the identified nursing diagnoses with the client and family, the nurse can ensure that the diagnoses accurately reflect the client's problems and reduce the risk of diagnostic errors. The other options may also be important in nursing diagnosis, but in this scenario, verifying is the most relevant action to minimize errors.

After Communicating with the Client and Family,the Nurse Compares a Client's