Nursing diagnoses must meet specific criteria to reflect both the client's problem and the possible etiology involved. Which of the following is an appropriate etiology for a nursing diagnosis?
a. Incisional pain
b. Poor hygiene practices
c. Needs bedpan frequently
d. Inadequate prescription of medication by the physician
A
Incisional pain is an appropriate etiology for a nursing diagnosis. It is a condition that identifies the cause of a client's response to a health problem that the nurse can treat or manage.
"Poor hygiene practices" would not be an appropriate etiology for a nursing diagnosis because it insinuates the nurse's prejudicial judgement.
"Needs bedpan frequently" is not an appropriate etiology because it identifies a nursing interven-tion, not an etiology.
"Inadequate prescription of medication by the physician" is not an appropriate etiology because it identifies the nurse's problem, not the client's problem. The nursing diagnosis should centre attention on client needs.
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