The second component of a two-part nursing diagnosis is/are the
a. problem statement c. defining characteris-tics
b. etiology d. signs and symptoms
B
The first component of a two-part nursing diagnosis statement is the problem statement. The second component is the etiology or the related cause or contributor to the problem. Defining characteristics are part of a three-part nursing diagnosis statement. Signs and symptoms are not included in a nursing diagnosis statement.
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What will be an ideal response?
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