A couple has undergone infertility evaluation with no success at conception and is considering the possibility of in vitro fertilization (IVF). The wife tells the nurse that they really cannot afford IVF on her husband's salary, and the husband replies that if his wife would get a job, maybe they would have enough money for the procedure. Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for the couple?

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The statements made by the couple are consistent with the diagnosis of defensive coping. There are no data to indicate that ineffective sexuality and ineffective denial are problems. Although the couple is quarrelling about finances, the data in the stem do not provide information indicating that the finances are inadequate.

A Couple Has Undergone Infertility Evaluation with No Success at Conception