Two days after having an MI, a patient tells the nurse, "I wish I had died when I had this heart attack. I won't be able to do anything now." The most appropriate nursing diagnosis is

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The patient's statements indicate that the perceived change in role is the major concern. The patient is experiencing progression through the normal stages of loss and grief that often occur after an MI, so ineffective coping is not an appropriate diagnosis. There is no evidence to support an unwillingness to alter lifestyle or ineffective health maintenance.

Two Days After Having an MI, a Patient Tells the Nurse