During the teaching session for a patient who has a new diagnosis of acute leukemia,the patient is restless and looks away without making eye contact. The patient asks the nurse to repeat the information about the complications associated with chemotherapy. Based on this assessment,which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for the patient?

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The patient who has a new cancer diagnosis is likely to have high anxiety,which may impact learning and require that the nurse repeat and reinforce information. The patient's history of a recent diagnosis suggests that infiltration of the leukemia is not a likely cause of the confusion. The patient asks for the information to be repeated,indicating that lack of interest in learning and denial are not etiologic factors.

During the Teaching Session for a Patient Who Has a New