A widower reports a fear of intimacy because of an inability to achieve and sustain an erection. He has become isolative, has difficulty sleeping, and has lost weight over the past year. Which nursing diagnosis should be a priority for this client?

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The client's fear of intimacy is related to his inability to achieve and sustain an erection, which is indicative of sexual dysfunction. This sexual dysfunction is most likely a result of his grief and the loss of his spouse. Therefore, sexual dysfunction related to dysfunctional grieving is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis to be a priority for this client. The other options may be relevant, but they are not the priority concern in this case.

A Widower Reports a Fear of Intimacy Because of an Inability