A factory abruptly closes;workers receive no warning and no explanation.An office worker tells the factory nurse,who is standing by to assist overwhelmed employees: "I do not know what to do.How will I get another job? Who will pay the bills? How will I get money to feed my kids? What will we do?" Which nursing diagnosis best fits this presentation?

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The patient describes feelings of lack of control over events in his life.No direct mention is made indicating hopelessness or chronic low self-esteem,and the patient's thought processes are not shown to be altered at this point.

A Factory Abruptly Closes;workers Receive No Warning and No Explanation