A client has been having pain without any clear pathology for cause.Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify as being the most appropriate 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

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"Pain related to unknown etiology" is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client, as it acknowledges the presence of pain without a clear underlying cause. Option A ("Pain due to unknown factors") is vague and doesn't specify what those factors may be. Option C ("Pain caused by psychosomatic condition") assumes a psychological cause without evidence to support it. Option D ("Pain manifested by client's report") is true, but not a nursing diagnosis.

A Client Has Been Having Pain Without Any Clear Pathology