A Hispanic patient is frustrated because the healthcare team does not understand the importance of hot and cold therapies. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this patient?
1) Powerlessness
2) Impaired Verbal Communication
3) Spiritual Distress
4) Risk for Noncompliance
ANS: 1
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