The nurse is caring for a patient admitted to the psychiatric unit as a result of an overdose of cocaine. Which nursing diagnosis indicates an understanding of a nursing diagnostic statement? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ineffective breathing pattern related to drug effect on the respiratory center
b. Risk for injury related to hallucinations
c. Insomnia
d. Chronic confusion related to excessive stimulation of nervous system as evidenced by impaired socialization
e. Personality conflict
ANS: B, D
Each type of nursing diagnostic statement contains sections or parts. Actual nursing diagnostic statements are written with three parts: a diagnosis label, related factors, and defining characteristics. Risk nursing diagnoses have two segments: a diagnosis label and risk factors. Health-promotion nursing diagnoses are written with only two sections: the diagnosis label and defining characteristics.
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