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Lobcity

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which are official categories of nursing diagnoses? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Actual
  b. Risk
  c. Wellness
  d. Syndrome
  e. Potential

Question 2

Which is an example of a medical diagnosis?
 
  a. Constipation
  b. Diabetes mellitus
  c. Impaired skin integrity
  d. Altered nutrition: less than body requirements


tofugiraffe

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D
Actual, risk, wellness, and syndrome are the four categories of nursing diagnoses.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Diabetes mellitus is the only example of a medical diagnosis; all other options are examples of nursing diagnoses.


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