A 28-year-old male patient who is diabetic is hospitalized for a gangrenous foot infection. The patient's wife visits the patient for a few minutes every other day. The patient tells the nurse that his wife is angry about being married to an invalid. The nurse identifies the nursing diagnosis of

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The wife's visiting pattern and patient statement support the diagnosis of compromised family coping. There is no evidence indicating that the patient is in denial about his diabetes or that the ineffective health maintenance is caused by the wife's expectations. The patient's statement does not provide evidence to support anxiety for either the patient or wife.

A 28-Year-Old Male Patient Who Is Diabetic Is Hospitalized for a Gangrenous