Nursing diagnosis: “A nursing diagnosis is

“A nursing diagnosis is a clinical judgment concerning a human response to health conditions/life processes, or vulnerability for that response, by an individual, family, group, or community.” – NANDA-I. What is a Nursing Diagnosis? In straightforward terms, a nursing diagnosis is a clinical judgment about how an individual responds to health conditions, life processes, or potential risks. Unlike medical diagnoses that focus on diseases, nursing diagnoses delve into the holistic understanding of the patient’s experience – the emotional and physical struggles, the “why” behind the symptoms, and the unique coping mechanisms individuals employ in the face of health challenges. For ... Want to learn more about creating a nursing diagnosis using the NANDA List? This complete guide covers this crucial step of the nursing process in detail. NANDA International's Nursing Diagnoses: Definitions and classification text is the definitive guide to nursing diagnoses, as reviewed and approved by the NANDA International (NANDA-I) Diagnosis Development Committee (DDC). In this new edition of a seminal text, the editors have provided a more in-depth discussion on diagnosis and its linkage to assessment, using Kamitsuru’s Tripartite Model of Nursing Practice to differentiate between interdependent interventions based on medical and ...