A male client complains of sporadic epigastric pain, yellow skin, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and fatigue. Suspecting gallbladder disease, the physician orders a diagnostic workup, which reveals gallbladder cancer. Which nursing diagnosis may be appropriate for this client?
A. Chronic low self-esteem
B. Disturbed body image
C. Anticipatory grieving
D. Impaired swallowing
Correct Answer: C. Anticipatory grieving
Option C: Anticipatory grieving is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client because few clients with gallbladder cancer live more than 1 year after diagnosis.
Option A: Chronic low self-esteem isn’t an appropriate nursing diagnosis at this time because the diagnosis has just been made.
Option B: Although surgery typically is done to remove the gallbladder and, possibly, a section of the liver, it isn’t disfiguring and doesn’t cause Disturbed body image.
Option D: Impaired swallowing isn’t associated with gallbladder cancer.
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