Of the following types of nursing diagnoses, which one is validated by the presence of major defining characteristics?
A) Risk nursing diagnosis
B) Actual nursing diagnosis
C) Possible nursing diagnosis
D) Wellness diagnosis

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An actual nursing diagnosis is validated by the presence of major defining characteristics, which are clinical cues, signs, and symptoms that support the diagnosis. Risk nursing diagnoses are based on the presence of risk factors but do not have any defining characteristics yet. Possible nursing diagnoses are suspected but require further data collection to confirm. Wellness diagnoses are clinical judgments of an individual's overall wellness and may not have any defining characteristics.

Of the Following Types of Nursing Diagnoses, Which One Is