Which of the following is a wellness diagnosis?

• A. Impaired Gas Exchange
• B. Acute Pain
• C. Risk for Falls
• D. Readiness for Enhanced Family Processes

Answer: (D)

The key idea is recognizing different types of nursing diagnoses: problem-focused, risk, and wellness (health-promotion) diagnoses. Wellness diagnoses describe a desire or readiness to improve a behavior, condition, or relationship, rather than a current problem or risk.

Readiness for Enhanced Family Processes signals that the family is functioning but is ready to improve how they interact and work together. It reflects motivation and resources to achieve better family functioning, so it’s categorized as a wellness/health-promotion diagnosis.

The other options describe current or potential problems: impaired gas exchange and acute pain are actual problems needing intervention to relieve symptoms or fix a physiological issue, while risk for falls is a potential problem indicating the need for preventive measures.