A patient's employment is terminated and major depressive disorder develops shortly afterward. The patient says to the nurse, "I'm not worth the time you spend with me. I'm the most useless person in the world." Which nursing diagnosis applies?
A) Powerlessness
B) Defensive coping
C) Situational low self-esteem
D) Disturbed personal identity

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The patient's statements express feelings of worthlessness and most clearly relate to the nursing diagnosis of situational low self-esteem. Insufficient information exists to justify the other diagnoses.

A Patient's Employment Is Terminated and Major Depressive Disorder Develops