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 the client’s feelings of inadequacy and concern about their identity related to parenthood, which aligns with **Body Image Disturbance**. This diagnosis encompasses how individuals perceive and feel about themselves, especially when societal roles are challenged.
**Risk for Self-Harm** is inappropriate as the statement does not indicate suicidal thoughts or behaviors. **Ineffective Role Performance** may seem relevant, but it focuses more on the inability to fulfill expected roles rather than self-perception. **Powerlessness** suggests a lack of control over circumstances, which is not directly expressed in the client's feelings about their identity.