A client has been having pain without any clear pathology for the cause. The X-rays are normal, the client did not have an injury or fall, and there has been no recent trauma. The most appropriately written nursing diagnosis for this client would be which of the following?

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"Pain related to unknown aetiology" is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis because it acknowledges the presence of pain without attributing it to any specific cause. This diagnosis allows for continued assessment and exploration of potential causes, while also addressing the client's current experience of pain.

A Client Has Been Having Pain Without Any Clear Pathology