A patient who has bacterial endophthalmitis in the left eye is restless, frequently asking whether the eye is healing and whether removal of the eye will be necessary. Based on the assessment data, which nursing diagnosis is appropriate?

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The patient's restlessness and questioning of the nurse indicate anxiety about the future possible loss of vision. Because the patient can see with the right eye, functional vision is relatively intact and the patient is not at a high risk for falls. There is no indication of impaired self-esteem at this time.

A Patient Who Has Bacterial Endophthalmitis in the Left Eye