Question

Of the following statements, which one is an example of an appropriately written nursing diagnosis?

1. Acute pain related to left mastectomy
2. Impaired gas exchange related to altered blood gases
3. Deficient knowledge related to need for cardiac catheterization
4. Need for high protein diet related to alteration in client nutrition

Answer 1

The correctly written nursing diagnosis is 'Acute pain related to left mastectomy,' as it specifies the problem and related factor, enabling nursing intervention planning.

Step-by-step explanation:

The appropriate nursing diagnosis among the provided options is "Acute pain related to left mastectomy." This diagnosis clearly identifies a problem (Acute pain), the related cause or contributing factor (left mastectomy), and implies a clear nursing intervention to address the pain related to surgical trauma. The other options lack specificity or imply a medical diagnosis rather than a nursing focus. Thus, the correctly written nursing diagnosis is specific, related to a patient's condition or treatment, and allows for nursing actions to be planned. In Barbara's case, identifying localized infection and fever could also lead to developing a nursing diagnosis such as Infection related to the central venous catheter site.