A patient of Hispanic origin is frustrated because the healthcare team does not understand the importance of hot and cold therapies.Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this patient?

A) Powerlessness
B) Impaired Verbal Communication
C) Spiritual Distress
D) Risk for Noncompliance

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Powerlessness is the most appropriate diagnosis because it reflects the patient's frustration and perceived lack of control or influence over their care decisions, especially when their cultural health beliefs and practices are not understood or valued by the healthcare team.

A patient of Hispanic origin is frustrated because the healthcare team does not understand the importance of hot and cold therapies.Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this patient?

A) Powerlessness
B) Impaired Verbal Communication
C) Spiritual Distress
D) Risk for Noncompliance

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A patient of Hispanic origin is frustrated because the healthcare team does not understand the importance of hot and cold therapies.Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this patient?A) PowerlessnessB) Impaired Verbal CommunicationC) Spiritual DistressD) Risk for Noncompliance

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A patient of Hispanic origin is frustrated because the healthcare team does not understand the importance of hot and cold therapies.Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this patient?

A) Powerlessness
B) Impaired Verbal Communication
C) Spiritual Distress
D) Risk for Noncompliance