A patient's employment is terminated and major depression results.The patient says to the nurse,"I'm not worth the time you spend with me.I'm the most useless person in the world." Which nursing diagnosis applies?

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The patient's statements express feelings of worthlessness and most clearly relate to the nursing diagnosis of Situational low self-esteem.Insufficient information exists to lead to other diagnoses.

A Patient's Employment Is Terminated and Major Depression Results