How to use the results
- Diagnoses that explain more of your findings appear at the top. Check whether the findings that are missing are also present.
- Open the guide to see its signs, factors and how it differs from similar diagnoses.
- Write it with the PES generator and build the nursing care plan.
Frequently asked questions
Will this tool give me the correct nursing diagnosis?
It gives you a list of diagnoses to consider. You confirm the diagnosis yourself with a complete assessment and clinical judgment.
Why do risk diagnoses show up?
Because some findings, such as a catheter or anticoagulant therapy, are not a problem in themselves, but they make one likely to develop.
How do I choose between two similar nursing diagnoses?
Check the differences section of each guide. For example, if the problem is secretions, it is ineffective airway clearance; if it is oxygen saturation, it is impaired gas exchange.
Links between findings and diagnoses: written by our editorial team, for guidance only. Reviewed November 2, 2026.