What is identified in the second portion of the nursing diagnosis?

1. Steps to resolve the problem
2. The cause of the problem
3. The focal pattern, problem, or behavior that is observed
4. Data that indicate or support the problem statement


Answer: 2
Explanation: The nursing diagnosis is broken up into three separate sections. The second portion of the nursing diagnosis identifies the nurse's assessment of the cause, or etiology, of the problem. The first portion of the nursing diagnosis identifies the focal pattern, problem, or behavior that is observed. The third portion of the nursing diagnosis identifies the evidence or data that indicate or support the problem statement. The nursing diagnosis does not identify steps to resolve the problem.

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