The nurse has formulated the following diagnosis: Activity intolerance, related to weakness and debilitation, manifested by reports of fatigue after any physical activity. What is the defining characteristic of this label?
1. Activity intolerance
2. Weakness and debilitation
3. Reports of fatigue
4. Physical activity
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: "Activity intolerance" is the NANDA label and identifies the problem, but "reports of fatigue" is the defining characteristic.
Rationale 2: "Weakness and debilitation" are the etiology (underlying cause), but "reports of fatigue" is the defining characteristic.
Rationale 3: The defining characteristics are those reports given by the client, or the signs and symptoms.
Rationale 4: "Physical activity" is what brings on the reports of the defining characteristic, but "reports of fatigue" is the defining characteristic.
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