The Nurse Is Developing a Diagnostic Statement When Planning Care

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is developing a diagnostic statement when planning care for a client.The statement reads: Possible Risk for Constipation related to irregular defecation habits Patient states that "When I'm busy,I can't always take the time to go to the bathroom." What is wrong with the format of this diagnostic statement?

• A) Possible nursing diagnoses do not have signs and symptoms.
• B) A nursing diagnosis is either a possible risk or a risk,not both.
• C) Constipation is a medical diagnosis.
• D) The etiology is actually a defining characteristic.

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