A male patient tells the nurse that he has no idea why his wife wants to stay married to him because he has not been able to "perform" sexually since his prostate surgery.Which diagnosis would be appropriate for this patient?

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The patient's statement about not being able to perform sexually since his prostate surgery indicates a problem with his self-esteem in a specific situation (in this case, his marital relationship). This suggests Situational Low Self-Esteem as an appropriate diagnosis. The other options do not fit as well, as Ineffective Coping would require more information about coping strategies and Hormonal Imbalance would need further assessment and testing to confirm. Sexual Dysfunction may be a contributing factor, but the patient's statement emphasizes the impact on his self-esteem and relationship with his wife, suggesting a primary issue with self-esteem.

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