An 84-year-old man with breath smelling of alcohol has been admitted to a nursing home. The client's daughter says, "I can't handle him anymore. He's just too much for me."
The client says, "I don't want any help. Nothing is wrong." The daughter states the client lost his wife 2 months ago and since then hasn't eaten right or taken insulin and has lost 15 pounds. Which of the following is the best stress-related nursing diagnosis for this client at this point in time?
1. Ineffective coping
2. Risk for other-directed violence
3. Ineffective denial
4. Defensive coping
ANS: 3
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