A college student is unable to take a final exam due to severe test anxiety. Instead of studying, the student relieves stress by attending a movie. Which priority nursing diagnosis should the campus nurse assign for this client?

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The nursing diagnosis that best fits this scenario is Altered coping R/T anxiety. The student is struggling to effectively cope with their test anxiety and is turning to a maladaptive coping mechanism (watching a movie) instead of studying or seeking support from resources available on campus.

A College Student Is Unable to Take a Final Exam