A patient who has ovarian cancer is crying and tells the nurse,"My husband rarely visits.He just doesn't care." The husband indicates to the nurse that he never knows what to say to help his wife.Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for the nurse to add to the plan of care?

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The data indicate that this diagnosis is most appropriate because poor communication among the family members is affecting family processes.No data suggest a change in lifestyle or its role as an etiology.The data do not support impairment in home maintenance or a burden caused by caregiving responsibilities.

A Patient Who Has Ovarian Cancer Is Crying and Tells