An adult patient is diagnosed with lung cancer, and surgery to remove the right lung is recommended. The patient is uncertain about consenting to the surgery because of the risks involved. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this patient?

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Decisional Conflict is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis because it directly addresses the patient's uncertainty about consenting to surgery due to the risks involved, indicating a struggle in making a decision.

An Adult Patient Is Diagnosed with Lung Cancer, and Surgery