After months of infertility procedures,the physician informs a 32-year-old patient that she will never conceive.As the nurse enters the examination room,the patient states,"I guess I'm a failure as a woman." Based on this statement,the most appropriate nursing diagnosis would be:

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The nurse may be the only person with whom the patient feels comfortable to discuss feelings and to explore coping strategies.The distorted view of herself indicates that,at this time,she is ineffectively coping.

After Months of Infertility Procedures,the Physician Informs a 32-Year-Old Patient