A student identifies Fatigue as a health problem and nursing diagnosis for a client receiving home care for treatment of metastatic cancer. What statement or question would be best to validate this client problem?
A) "I have assessed you and find you are fatigued."
B) "I analyzed and interpreted your information as fatigue."
C) "Why are you so tired all the time?"
D) "I think fatigue is a problem for you. Do you agree?"
Ans: D
After a tentative nursing diagnosis is made, it should be validated. Clients who are able to participate in decision making should be encouraged to validate the diagnosis.
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