Label the parts of the following nursing diagnosis statement: ...

[krzymel]

Label the parts of the following nursing diagnosis statement: Activity Intolerance related to prolonged bed rest A.M.B. increased heart rate, decreased blood pressure with activity, statements of weakness, and dyspnea with exertion.
 
  1) diagnostic label or problem
  2) etiology
  3) cues or defining characteristics
 
  ____ 1. Activity Intolerance
 
  ____ 2. Prolonged bed rest
 
  ____ 3. Increased heart rate, decreased blood pressure with activity, statements of weakness, dyspnea with exertion

Question 2

The patient shows the necessary defining characteristics, and the nurse has diagnosed Decisional Conflict related to unclear personal values and beliefs. What essential action should the nurse take to help ensure the accuracy of this diagnosis?
 
  1) Ask a more experienced nurse to confirm it.
  2) Have a social worker interview the patient.
  3) Ask the patient to confirm the diagnosis.
  4) Read about Decisional Conflict in the NANDA handbook.

[Juro]

Answer to Question 1

1. ANS: 1
2. ANS: 2
3. ANS: 3

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3

[krzymel]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[kusterl]

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