Stacie, a nursing student, is caring for Mrs. Thames, an elderly lady who recently experienced a ...

Stacie, a nursing student, is caring for Mrs. Thames, an elderly lady who recently experienced a stroke. Stacie notices that Mrs. Thames coughs after she eats or drinks. Stacie knew that Mrs.
 
  Thames was at risk for aspiration because of the stroke that she had experienced and was concerned that Mrs. Thames may have impaired swallowing. Stacie develops a care plan for Mrs. Thames based on the nursing diagnosis Impaired swallowing. Which of the following is Stacie using to make this nursing diagnosis? A. Medical diagnosis
  B. Scientific method
  C. Diagnostic reasoning
  D. Data collection