Asked by Kiera Sanders on May 19, 2024
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Ms.Dionne,56,has been having abdominal pain without any clear pathology for cause.The x-rays are normal,and there had been no recent trauma.Which of the following is the most appropriately written nursing diagnosis for this client?
A) Pain due to unknown factors
B) Pain related to unknown etiology
C) Pain caused by psychosomatic condition
D) Pain manifested by client's report
Etiology
The causal relationship between a problem and its related or risk factors.
Pathology
The medical specialty that involves the study of diseases, their causes, processes, development, and consequences.
Abdominal Pain
Discomfort or soreness in the abdominal region, which can be caused by a multitude of conditions ranging from benign to serious.
- Understand the principles of identifying and formulating appropriate nursing diagnoses.
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phani kumarMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Option B accurately describes the situation by stating that the pain is related to an unknown etiology. Option A is too vague and does not provide enough information about the cause of the pain. Option C assumes that the pain is caused by a psychosomatic condition, which may not be the case. Option D is redundant as the fact that the client is experiencing pain is already established.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of identifying and formulating appropriate nursing diagnoses.