A patient who has had surgery for testicular cancer says that he'll be undesirable to his wife, and he becomes tearful
He says that he's spoiled a happy, satisfying sex life with his wife and thinks it might be best if he died. Based on these signs and symptoms, which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for planning purposes?
A) Situational low self-esteem
B) Unilateral neglect
C) Social isolation
D) Risk for loneliness
Ans: A
Feedback: The signs and symptoms stated in this case are typical of a patient with situational low self-esteem. The diagnosis of unilateral neglect occurs in neurologic illness or trauma when the patient shows a lack of awareness of a body part. This patient is at risk for social isolation and loneliness, but there's no indication in the case study that these diagnoses are present.
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