A client is diagnosed with panic disorder and hasn't left the house in more than a month because of fears of another attack. Which nursing diagnosis would be a priority for this client?

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The priority nursing diagnosis for the client is social isolation related to fear of recurrence of anxiety symptoms. The client's fear has led to staying home. Powerlessness would be reflected in statements addressing feelings related to loss of control. Decisional conflict would be reflected in statements about which way to act. Ineffective family coping would be reflected in statements about the family and their inability to address or deal with the client's condition.

A Client Is Diagnosed with Panic Disorder and Hasn't Left