While reviewing the nursing diagnoses in a student nurse's written care plan, a nursing instructor recognizes that additional teaching is warranted when the student nurse includes a nursing diagnosis of
A) "Pain related to abdominal incision."
B) "Altered sensory perception related to surgery."
C) "Chronic fatigue syndrome related to poor diet."
D) "Altered nutrition related to nausea and vomiting."

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Chronic fatigue syndrome is a distinct medical condition that cannot be caused by poor diet alone. It is important for the student nurse to understand the etiology of each nursing diagnosis and accurately identify related factors.

While Reviewing the Nursing Diagnoses in a Student Nurse's Written