What is in the third part of the nursing diagnosis?

• A. The data collected to support the chosen problem.
• B. The plan for interventions.
• C. The evidence gathered to support the chosen statement.
• D. The evaluation criteria.

Answer: (C)

In nursing diagnosis, the three-part statement ends with the defining characteristics—the evidence that supports the chosen diagnosis. This means the third part is the signs and symptoms, patient reports, and objective data that verify the diagnosis. The data you collect to support the problem overall are reflected in these defining characteristics, showing how the condition presents. The plan for interventions belongs in the care plan, not in the diagnostic statement, and evaluation criteria relate to outcomes rather than the diagnosis itself.