Which nursing diagnosis is written in the correct format when using the NANDA taxonomy?
1) Bowel Obstruction related to recent abdominal surgery A.M.B. nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain
2) Inability to Ingest Food related to imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements A.M.B. inadequate food intake, weight less than 20% under ideal body weight
3) Impaired Skin Integrity related to physical immobility A.M.B. skin tear over sacral area
4) Caregiver Role Strain related to alienation from family and friends A.M.B 24-hour care responsibilities
ANS: 3
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