The patient tells the nurse that the spouse is only interested in sexual activity when inflicting physical pain on the patient.Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for the patient?

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The highest priority nursing diagnosis is risk for injury as the patient may be physically hurt during sexual activity.The couple should be referred to therapy only after the patient's physical safety is ensured.Activity intolerance does not relate to the patient's inability to fulfill spouse's sexual needs.Ineffective sexuality pattern and risk for compromised human dignity should be addressed only after the patient's physical safety is ensured.

The Patient Tells the Nurse That the Spouse Is Only