Nursing Severity Index 34 items (range of score = 0-34) Significant predictor of mortality and length of stay Nursing diagnosis-based (28/34 = NANDA) –Nutrition and metabolism (n=7) –Urinary and fecal elimination (n=5) –Activity and exercise (n=8) –Underlying management issues (n=5) –Psychosocial issues (n=9)
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