Which of the following provides the nurse with the most reliable basis on which to choose a nursing diagnosis?
A) A cluster of several significant cues of data that suggest a particular health problem
B) A single, definitive cue that is closely associated with a common diagnosis
C) A cue that can be verified by objective, medical data
D) A group of related nursing diagnoses that exist within the same NANDA-approved domain

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A cluster of several significant cues of data that suggest a particular health problem provides the nurse with the most reliable basis on which to choose a nursing diagnosis as it considers several cues instead of relying on a single cue or objective medical data alone. Additionally, a group of related nursing diagnoses within the same NANDA-approved domain may provide helpful guidance, but it is not always necessary or sufficient for choosing a nursing diagnosis.

Which of the Following Provides the Nurse with the Most