Which type of nursing diagnosis will be written when the patient exhibits factors that make him or her susceptible to the development of a problem?
a. Actual diagnosis
b. Risk diagnosis
c. Possible diagnosis
d. Wellness diagnosis
ANS: B
When patients have the potential or risk for a problem to develop, a risk diagnosis is written. These diagnoses are two-part statements such as risk for falls related to unsteady gait. An actual diagnosis consists of a NANDA diagnostic label, contributing factor (if known), and defining characteristics such as signs and symptoms. A possible nursing diagnosis identifies a problem that may occur, but the assembled data are insufficient to confirm it. A wellness diagnosis applies to individuals for whom an enhanced level of wellness is possible.
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