A client is scheduled for a nerve-sparing prostatectomy. The emotional spouse confides in the nurse that the client will not talk about the cancer and/or upcoming surgery
Which nursing diagnosis will the nurse choose as primary diagnosis for this client? A) Sexual Dysfunction
B) Fear
C) Knowledge Deficit
D) Ineffective Coping
B
Feedback:
Fear of the unknown is probably the major concern for this client. Fear of the diagnosis of cancer, fear of the effects of the surgery, and fear of loss of control and functioning. Sexual dysfunction may be one of the fears but not primary at this stage. Knowledge Deficit is unclear at this time. Ineffective Coping can be illustrated by the client's refusal to talk about the problem, but no excess or abnormal behavior has been identified at this time.
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