During a routine physical examination, a client tells the nurse, "I don't know what to do anymore since my husband died and left me alone.". Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate for the client at this time?
1. Anxiety
2. Overload Stress
3. Imbalanced Nutrition
4. Powerlessness
4. Powerlessness
Rationale:
The client states that she does not know what to do since her spouse died. This information would support the diagnosis of powerlessness. The client may or may not be anxious or stressed. There is not enough information to determine whether the client is or is not experiencing imbalanced nutrition.
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