Question

Which of the following nursing diagnosis contains the proper components?

a. Risk for caregiver role strain related to unpredictable illness course.
b. Risk for falls related to tendency to collapse when having difficulty breathing.
c. Impaired communication related to stroke.
d. Sleep deprivation secondary to fatigue and a noisy environment.

Answer 1

The nursing diagnosis that contains the proper components is d. Sleep deprivation secondary to fatigue and a noisy environment.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nursing diagnosis that contains the proper components is d. Sleep deprivation secondary to fatigue and a noisy environment.

For a nursing diagnosis to be complete, it needs to have four components: problem, etiology, signs and symptoms, and defining characteristics. In option d, the problem is sleep deprivation, the etiology is fatigue and a noisy environment, and the signs and symptoms are decreased ability to concentrate and irritability.