A dying client is crying. She states, Why me, Lord?" and "I can't pray." What would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis based on this data?

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The client's cry for help and inability to pray may indicate a sense of hopelessness or spiritual distress. Option A addresses both the psychological and spiritual aspect of the client's distress. Option B focuses on self-image and is not directly related to the client's statement. Option C may be appropriate, but the information given is not enough to assume that the client is not coping effectively. Option D is not relevant to the situation.

A Dying Client Is Crying