The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Severe Chronic

The nurse is caring for a client with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who tells the nurse, "I wish I were dead! I cannot do anything for myself anymore." Based on this information, which of the following nursing diagnoses is best?

A) Hopelessness related to chronic stress (expectation of death)
B) Ineffective coping related to insufficient sense of control
C) Deficient knowledge related insufficient information (education about COPD)
D) Social isolation related to insufficient personal resources (increased physical dependence)

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