A postmenopausal client says to the nurse, "I've lost interest in sex over the past few months, but that's normal for women my age." Based on the client's statement, which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate?

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A)Although some declines in desire and arousal are normal with age, a total or near-total lack of interest in sex is not typical and is likely indicative of a larger problem. Because the client seems unaware of this fact, a diagnosis of Deficient Knowledge is most likely appropriate. Nothing in the client's statement suggests that she suffers from situational low self-esteem or is having difficulty communicating with her spouse or the healthcare team. Furthermore, nothing in the client's statement indicates that relationship issues are a factor in this situation.
B)Although some declines in desire and arousal are normal with age, a total or near-total lack of interest in sex is not typical and is likely indicative of a larger problem. Because the client seems unaware of this fact, a diagnosis of Deficient Knowledge is most likely appropriate. Nothing in the client's statement suggests that she suffers from situational low self-esteem or is having difficulty communicating with her spouse or the healthcare team. Furthermore, nothing in the client's statement indicates that relationship issues are a factor in this situation.
C)Although some declines in desire and arousal are normal with age, a total or near-total lack of interest in sex is not typical and is likely indicative of a larger problem. Because the client seems unaware of this fact, a diagnosis of Deficient Knowledge is most likely appropriate. Nothing in the client's statement suggests that she suffers from situational low self-esteem or is having difficulty communicating with her spouse or the healthcare team. Furthermore, nothing in the client's statement indicates that relationship issues are a factor in this situation.
D)Although some declines in desire and arousal are normal with age, a total or near-total lack of interest in sex is not typical and is likely indicative of a larger problem. Because the client seems unaware of this fact, a diagnosis of Deficient Knowledge is most likely appropriate. Nothing in the client's statement suggests that she suffers from situational low self-esteem or is having difficulty communicating with her spouse or the healthcare team. Furthermore, nothing in the client's statement indicates that relationship issues are a factor in this situation.

A Postmenopausal Client Says to the Nurse, "I've Lost Interest