Which nursing diagnosis is written in the correct format?
A)Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements, related to body weight less than 20% under ideal weight
B)Ineffective Airway Clearance, related to increased respiratory rate and irregular rhythm
C)Impaired Swallowing, related to absent gag reflex
D)Excess Fluid Volume, related to 3 lb weight gain in 24 hours

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The nursing diagnosis is written in the correct format because it includes the problem (Imbalanced Nutrition: Less than Body Requirements), the etiology (related to body weight less than 20% under ideal weight), and the defining characteristics (body weight less than 20% under ideal weight).

Which Nursing Diagnosis Is Written in the Correct Format