Nursing Students Are Analyzing the Following Nursing Diagnostic Statement During

question 11

Multiple Choice

Nursing students are analyzing the following nursing diagnostic statement during a study group session. Acute pain related to pressure on lumbar spinal nerves as evidenced by a pain level of 9, patient verbalizations of pain, and grimacing when walking. The students would be correct if they stated that the etiology of the patient's problem is:

• A) patient verbalizations of pain.
• B) acute pain.
• C) pressure on lumbar spinal nerves.
• D) grimacing when walking.

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