A client states, "I can't go to therapy every day. I can't miss that much work. They will fire me and then how will I provide for my family?" Which is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis?
A) Ineffective Role Performance
B) Caregiver Role Strain
C) Denial
D) Interrupted Family Process
Ans: A
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The client is concerned about his ability to provide for his family. Ineffective Role Performance would be the most appropriate diagnosis. Caregiver Role Strain focuses on the caregiver. Denial is not a NANDA-approved nursing diagnosis. Interrupted Family Process would be applicable if the client did lose his job and was not able to provide for his family.
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