A patient with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) tells the nurse, "I wish I were dead! I cannot do anything for myself anymore." Based on this information, which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?

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The patient's statement about not being able to do anything for himself or herself supports this diagnosis. Although deficient knowledge, complicated grieving, and ineffective coping also may be appropriate diagnoses for patients with COPD, the data for this patient do not support these diagnoses.

A Patient with Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ( COPD