Formulate a three-part diagnostic statement that clearly describes the nursing diagnosis

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NURSING DIAGNOSIS EXERCISES: WRITING DIAGNOSIS STATEMENTS

Instruction: Formulate a three-part diagnostic statement that clearly describes the nursing diagnosis. In other words, you also must include the “relate to” and “as evidenced by” statements that corresponds to the given situation.

  1. Carl James was hospitalized yesterday. Today he demonstrates the following signs and symptoms: blood pressure, 138/78 mm Hg; pulse rates, 102 beats/min and regular; respiratory rate, 24 breaths/min and using accessory muscles; restless; and irritable. Oral temperature is 99.80 The pulse oximeter reading is 94%. Mr. James is diaphoretic and complains of a headache. His lung sounds are clear but diminished. He states he feels “light-headed” when he moves from his bed to chair.
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