The nurse explains that, in addition to the NANDA stem and etiology, the complete nursing diagnosis should 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 nursing diagnosis must have a NANDA stem, etiology, and signs and symptoms (etiology) of the problem.
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