Professional role and rightsQuestion 1007 of 1700
A nursing diagnosis is different from which kind of diagnosis?
- A care plan
- A goal for the resident
- A medical diagnosis
- An expected outcome
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Correct answer: A medical diagnosis
Nursing diagnoses are the basis of care plans, but they are not the same as medical diagnoses.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 2.4: The Nursing Process
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026