Four days after having a myocardial infarction (MI), a client who is scheduled for discharge asks for assistance with all the daily activities, saying, "I don't understand how to care for myself." Based on this information, which of the following nursing diagnoses is appropriate?

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The client data indicate ineffective health management related to lack of knowledge of disease process, and care after discharge. The other nursing diagnoses may be appropriate for some clients after an MI, but the data for this client do not support denial, activity intolerance, or social isolation.

Four Days After Having a Myocardial Infarction (MI), a Client