A college student is unable to take a final examination because of severe test anxiety.Instead of studying,the student relieves stress by attending a movie.Which is the priority nursing diagnosis that the campus nurse should assign for this client?
A)Noncompliance R/T test taking
B)Ineffective role performance R/T helplessness
C)Altered coping R/T anxiety
D)Powerlessness R/T fear

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The priority nursing diagnosis for this client is Altered Coping related to anxiety because the student is not effectively coping with their test anxiety and instead is using a maladaptive coping mechanism by avoiding studying and seeking relief in movies. Noncompliance, ineffective role performance, and powerlessness may also be applicable, but they are not the priority in this scenario.

A College Student Is Unable to Take a Final Examination