The nurse is explaining the components of a complete problem statement/nursing diagnosis. In addition to the NANDA stem and etiology, which other component should the diagnosis include?
a. A time reference for meeting the need
b. A designation of what the patient should do
c. Signs and symptoms of the problem as-sessed
d. A specifically worded medical diagnosis
C
A complete problem statement/nursing diagnosis must have a NANDA stem, etiology, and signs and symptoms (etiology) of the problem.
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