Label the parts of the following nursing diagnosis statement: "Activity Intolerance related to prolonged bed rest A.M.B. increased heart rate, decreased blood pressure with activity, statements of weakness, and dyspnea with exertion."
1) diagnostic label or problem
2) etiology
3) cues or defining characteristics
____ 1. Activity Intolerance
____ 2. Prolonged bed rest
____ 3. Increased heart rate, decreased blood pressure with activity, statements of weakness, dyspnea with exertion
1. ANS: 1
2. ANS: 2
3. ANS: 3
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