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Table 4 Correct nurse diagnosis and treatment of patient illnesses*
| Nurse diagnosis n = 497 | Nurse treatment n = 503 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| N | % (95% CI)‡ | % (95% CI) | |
| Total agreement | 249 | 226 | |
| 50.1% (45.7 - 54.5) | 44.9% (40.6 - 49.3) | ||
| Back or joint pain | 42 | 59.5% (44.7 - 74.4) | 71.4% (57.8 - 85.1) |
| Cough or difficulty breathing | 80 | 31.3% (21.1 - 41.4) | 33.8% (23.4 - 44.1) |
| Diarrhea | 30 | 70.0% (53.6 - 86.4) | 36.7% (19.4 - 53.9) |
| Epigastric pain | 59 | 90.0% (82.4 - 97.6) | 18.6% (8.7 - 28.6) |
| Fever | 49 | 8.2% (2.3 - 19.6) | 78.6% (67.8 - 89.3) |
| Genitourinary symptoms | |||
| Female | 80 | 48.8% (38.0 - 59.6) | 35.0% (24.6 - 45.5) |
| Male | 30 | 53.3% (35.5 - 71.1) | 26.7% (10.8 - 42.5) |
| Headache or neurological condition | 44 | 20.5% (8.5 - 32.4) | 77.3% (64.9 - 89.7) |
| Mouth or throat problem | 37 | 70.3% (55.5 - 85.0) | 43.2% (27.3 - 59.2) |
| Skin problem or lump | 31 | 83.9% (70.9 - 96.8) | 45.2% (27.6 - 62.7) |
