A couple has been experiencing infertility for 4 years. After becoming pregnant using the zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT) procedure, the woman is diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy. The health care provider opts to manage the condition with methotrexate. Which nursing diagnosis will the nurse include in this patient's plan of care?

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The diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy and management with methotrexate can be emotionally distressing for the couple, and there is a risk for complicated grieving. The other options are not applicable to this situation.

A Couple Has Been Experiencing Infertility for 4 Years