A client in an alcohol rehabilitation program tells the nurse, "I've been such a loser all my life! I feel so ashamed for what I have put my family through! Now I am in rehab and I am not sure I can stay sober." What nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate?

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The client's statement about feeling like a loser and being ashamed suggests a disturbance in self-esteem. The mention of not being sure if they can stay sober also suggests a lack of confidence in their ability to control their actions and maintain sobriety. Therefore, the most appropriate nursing diagnosis is self-esteem disturbance.

A Client in an Alcohol Rehabilitation Program Tells the Nurse