You are a nurse working with a client who has a rare neurological disease
In assessing this client, you find that his statements indicate he is suffering grief at his loss of function, wants desperately to live, is somewhat depressed, and has what he calls "despair of the soul." He has had no access to his friends or his church. Based on this information, you would select which of the following nursing diagnoses as a priority for this client? a. Spiritual Distress
b. Family Processes Altered
c. Hopelessness
d. Anxiety
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The most appropriate nursing diagnosis would be spiritual distress. As the client loses function and loses access to his friends and church, he becomes more isolated and experiences increased grief and depression about his situation. The statement by the client of "despair of the soul" is indicative of spiritual distress.
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