Which standardized nursing terminology is used to document nursing diagnoses?

• A. NMMDS
• B. SNOMED
• C. ICNP
• D. NANDA

Answer: (D)

NANDA International provides the standardized terminology specifically for nursing diagnoses, giving each problem a formal name and definition so nurses can document and communicate patient issues consistently across settings. This focused naming scheme supports clear care planning, data collection, and outcomes evaluation in nursing practice. Other terms like SNOMED offer broad medical vocabulary used across disciplines, while ICNP is a more comprehensive nursing taxonomy that covers diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes but isn’t the single standard dedicated to nursing diagnoses. NMMDS is not a recognized standard for documenting nursing diagnoses.