Based on nursing diagnosis terminology,which one of the following terms describes an actual or potential health problem?
A)Etiology
B)Defining characteristic
C)Pathophysiology
D)Diagnostic category

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Diagnostic category refers to an actual or potential health problem, while etiology and pathophysiology describe the cause and physiological changes related to the problem, and defining characteristics are the signs and symptoms of the problem.

Based on Nursing Diagnosis Terminology,which One of the Following Terms