Identify the defining characteristics in the following nursing diagnosis: Altered speech related to recent neurological disturbance,as evidenced by inability to speak in complete sentences.

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Defining characteristics are assessment findings that support the nursing diagnosis.In this example,the inability to speak in complete sentences supports the nursing diagnosis of altered speech."Altered speech" is the diagnostic label identifying the problem."As evidenced by" is a connecting statement for the problem and the defining characteristics."Recent neurological disturbances" is the etiology.

Identify the Defining Characteristics in the Following Nursing Diagnosis: Altered