After completing assessments, a nurse uses the data collected to identify appropriate nursing diagnoses for a client. For what are the nursing diagnoses used?
A) Selecting nursing interventions to meet expected outcomes
B) Establishing a database of information for future comparison
C) Mutually establishing desired outcomes of the plan of care
D) Evaluating the effectiveness of the established plan of care

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Nursing diagnoses are used to select appropriate nursing interventions to meet expected outcomes for the client. Once a nursing diagnosis has been identified, it can guide the development of a plan of care that includes interventions aimed at addressing the client's specific health care needs. By addressing these needs, nursing interventions are expected to improve the client's health outcomes.

After Completing Assessments, a Nurse Uses the Data Collected to Identify