The nurse is assisting with a urology clinic intake assessment on a patient who reports erectile dysfunction. He has tried several treatments without success. He states, "I'm pretty useless to my wife now. I might as well become a monk." Which nursing diagnosis should take priority in guiding the nurse's care?

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The patient's statement about feeling "useless" to his wife and considering becoming a monk indicates a belief that he is unable to fulfill his role as a partner and may be experiencing powerlessness. This nursing diagnosis should take priority in guiding the nurse's care as it affects the patient's sense of self and emotional well-being. While knowledge deficit, anxiety, and noncompliance may also be present, they are not the most pressing concern in this situation.

The Nurse Is Assisting with a Urology Clinic Intake Assessment