A Patient Who Has Right-Sided Weakness After a Stroke Is

A patient who has right-sided weakness after a stroke is attempting to use the left hand for feeding and other activities. The patient's wife insists on feeding and dressing him, telling the nurse, "I just don't like to see him struggle." Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for the patient?

A) Situational low self-esteem related to increasing dependence on others
B) Interrupted family processes related to effects of illness of a family member
C) Disabled family coping related to inadequate understanding by patient's spouse
D) Impaired nutrition: less than body requirements related to hemiplegia and aphasia

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