A client tells the nurse that her spouse expects the client to maintain the home and children as well as have a job to help with household expenses.The client is demonstrating fatigue and inadequacy.The nurse identifies which nursing diagnosis as appropriate for the client at this time?

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The client's statement suggests a role conflict, wherein she is unable to fulfill the expectations of her spouse as a homemaker, caregiver, and wage-earner. This conflict may trigger feelings of fatigue and inadequacy, which are indicative of ineffective role performance. Other options, such as chronic low self-esteem, disturbed body image may not be as relevant to the given scenario.

A Client Tells the Nurse That Her Spouse Expects the Client