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According to the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP), to fully describe nursing diagnosis, terms from which following axis, in addition to the judgement axis, must be used?

  • A. Time
  • B. Focus
  • C. Patient
  • D. Location
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Descriptions of a diagnosis must contain a term from both the focus axis and the judgment axis. Other terms may also be included, but terms from these two axes are absolutely essential.