The nurse is caring for a patient with arthritis who wants to exercise but finds it difficult due to joint pain and stiffness.Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate for this patient?

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Activity intolerance is the appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient as joint pain and stiffness is preventing the patient from participating in exercises as desired.The patient desires to exercise so noncompliance related to lack of motivation is not appropriate.Unilateral neglect is a lack of attention to a body part after stroke.The patient has not expressed any uncertainty about the benefits of exercise so powerlessness is not a suitable diagnosis either.

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