A client who sustained burns to both lower extremities complains to the nurse about feeling frustrated by not being able to provide self-care.Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for the client at this time?
A) Ineffective Coping
B) Powerlessness
C) Anxiety
D) Situational Low Self-Esteem

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A) The client is expressing frustration over not being able to provide self-care. The nursing diagnosis most appropriate for the client at this time would be Powerlessness. There is not enough information to determine whether the client is or is not experiencing situational low-self-esteem, ineffective coping, or anxiety.
B) The client is expressing frustration over not being able to provide self-care. The nursing diagnosis most appropriate for the client at this time would be Powerlessness. There is not enough information to determine whether the client is or is not experiencing situational low-self-esteem, ineffective coping, or anxiety.
C) The client is expressing frustration over not being able to provide self-care. The nursing diagnosis most appropriate for the client at this time would be Powerlessness. There is not enough information to determine whether the client is or is not experiencing situational low-self-esteem, ineffective coping, or anxiety.
D) The client is expressing frustration over not being able to provide self-care. The nursing diagnosis most appropriate for the client at this time would be Powerlessness. There is not enough information to determine whether the client is or is not experiencing situational low-self-esteem, ineffective coping, or anxiety.

A Client Who Sustained Burns to Both Lower Extremities Complains