A Patient Who Has Ovarian Cancer Is Crying and Tells

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient who has ovarian cancer is crying and tells the nurse,"My husband rarely visits.He just doesn't care." The husband indicates to the nurse that he never knows what to say to help his wife.Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for the nurse to add to the plan of care?

• A) Compromised family coping related to disruption in lifestyle
• B) Impaired home maintenance related to perceived role changes
• C) Risk for caregiver role strain related to burdens of caregiving responsibilities
• D) Dysfunctional family processes related to effect of illness on family members

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