How does a nursing diagnosis differ from a medical diagnosis? A nursing diagnosis is:

A) Terminology for the client's disease or injury
B) A part of the client's medical diagnosis
C) The client's presenting signs and symptoms
D) A client's response to a health problem

Nursing Diagnosis

A clinical judgment about individual, family, or community experiences/responses to actual or potential health problems/life processes.

Medical Diagnosis

The process of determining which disease or condition explains a person's symptoms and signs, typically involving various diagnostic tests and evaluations.

Health Problem

A condition that impairs normal functioning and is typically manifested by distinguishing signs and symptoms.