The nurse is caring for a client admitted for severe weight loss and depression.The client has recently experienced the loss of three close family members and has withdrawn from all social activities.In developing the plan of care,the nurse would correctly choose which of the following nursing diagnoses?

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The client's recent loss of three close family members and subsequent withdrawal from social activities suggests that the client is experiencing dysfunctional grieving, which is characterized by difficulty in accepting the reality of the loss, intense emotional pain, and a disruption in normal functioning. Powerlessness, anxiety, and spiritual distress may also be present in this client, but they do not reflect the clients specific situation.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Admitted for Severe