2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
A client who is experiencing infertility says to the nurse, 'I feel I will be incomplete as a man/woman if I cannot have a child.' Which of the following nursing diagnoses is likely to be appropriate for this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The statement reflects a deep emotional struggle related to identity and self-worth, indicating a potential Body Image Disturbance. This diagnosis captures the client's feelings of incompleteness tied to societal expectations of parenthood.
Option A, Risk for Self-Harm, is inappropriate as the statement does not indicate suicidal thoughts or intent. Option C, Ineffective Role Performance, may seem relevant, but it focuses more on functional roles rather than self-perception. Option D, Powerlessness, while applicable to infertility, does not specifically address the client's expressed feelings about identity and completeness.