Nursing Diagnosis

Question 1

Format

Answer 1

1. Problem: statement of client’s response
2. Etiology: factors contributing to or probably cause of response
3. S/S: defining characteristics manifested by client

Question 2

How to write

Answer 2

1. At risk of (Diagnostic label)
2. Related to (etiology)
3. As evidence by (defining characteristics)
   - MUST use NANDA diagnosis and not make up your own

Question 3

Examples

Answer 3

• At risk of spiritual distress related to loss of child in utero as evidence by self-blame and somatic complaints
• Potential for self-directed violence r/t rejection by boyfriend e/b self-mutilation
• At risk of pain r/t incision e/b request for pain meds