The client tells the nurse,"I don't know what to do.The treatment plan my physician has suggested is against some of my religious beliefs." What nursing diagnosis problem statement should the nurse identify as appropriate for this client?

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The client is experiencing conflict between their medical treatment plan and their religious beliefs. This can be identified as a decisional conflict nursing problem, as the client is struggling to make a decision that aligns with their values and beliefs. Option A (Ineffective Coping) and Option D (Anxiety) may also apply, but they do not specifically address the conflict between medical treatment and religious beliefs that the client is experiencing. Option C (Impaired Religiosity) is incorrect as there is no indication that the client's religiosity is impaired, but rather that it conflicts with their medical treatment plan.

The Client Tells the Nurse,"I Don't Know What to Do