A Student Identifies Fatigue as a Health Problem and Nursing

question 24

Multiple Choice

A student identifies Fatigue as a health problem and nursing diagnosis for a client receiving home care for treatment of metastatic cancer. What statement or question would be best to validate this client problem?

• A) "I have assessed you and find you are fatigued."
• B) "I analyzed and interpreted your information as fatigue."
• C) "Why are you so tired all the time?"
• D) "I think fatigue is a problem for you. Do you agree?"

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