A nurse admits a patient to the unit after completing a comprehensive interview and physical examination.To develop a nursing diagnosis,the nurse must now:

A) Analyze the assessment data
B) Consult standards of care
C) Decide which interventions are appropriate
D) Ask for the client's perceptions of her health problem

Nursing Diagnosis

is a clinical judgment about individual, family, or community experiences/responses to actual or potential health problems, providing the basis for selection of nursing interventions.

Comprehensive Interview

An extensive and detailed interview process aimed at gathering a wide range of information, often used in research, clinical assessments, or job application processes.

Assessment Data

Information gathered through evaluation processes used to make informed decisions regarding patient care.