Nursing classification is the development of standardized nursing language systems that includes various nursing processes, including diagnoses, interventions and outcomes.
These classifications make it easier for nurses to:
- select an intervention for a health care situation
- use a computer to describe diagnoses and interventions with standardized labels
- convey detailed care strategies, select health priorities and create policies aimed at improving health status and healthcare delivery
- communicate key information about patient data
- report statistics in a standardized manner
- determine outcome indicators and measure achievement
