The female partner of a young couple is concerned about what the results of fertility tests might reveal. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse use to plan care for this patient?
A) Fear related to possible outcome of subfertility studies
B) Deficient knowledge related to measures to promote fertility
C) Anxiety related to the procedures necessary for fertility testing
D) Situational low self-esteem related to the apparent inability to conceive
A
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The nursing diagnosis that would be the most appropriate to address concerns about the outcome of subfertility studies would be fear related to possible outcome. There is no information to support this patient having a knowledge deficit. The patient already had the testing so anxiety regarding these procedure processes would not be appropriate at this time. It is unknown if the patient will experience situational low self-esteem because the results of the fertility tests have not be disclosed to the patient.
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