Which of the following is a characteristic of tardive dyskinesia?

A. The client has a pleasant affect: "Affect" refers to outward emotional expression, whereas "mood" is the client's internal emotional state.

B. The client appears happy with an elevated mood: The nurse should document objective data rather than interpreting the client’s emotions.

C. The client self-isolated today: While self-isolation may indicate mood disturbances, it does not directly document the client’s reported mood.

D. The client rates their mood 4 out of 10: This entry reflects the client’s subjective report using a measurable scale, making it the most accurate documentation.

A. Skin breakdown: This is a medical problem or symptom, but it is not a structured nursing diagnosis.

B. Elevated blood pressure: This is a clinical finding rather than a nursing diagnosis.

C. Anxiety: While anxiety is a medical condition, a complete nursing diagnosis should describe the specific effects on the patient, such as "Anxiety related to hospitalization as evidenced by restlessness and increased heart rate."

D. Ineffective breathing pattern: This is a standardized nursing diagnosis as defined by NANDA (North American Nursing Diagnosis Association). It refers to altered respiratory function that nurses can assess and manage.