An adult patient is diagnosed with lung cancer,and surgery to remove the right lung is recommended.The patient is uncertain about whether he should consent to the surgery because of the risks involved.Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this patient?

A) Decisional Conflict
B) Death Anxiety
C) Powerlessness
D) Ineffective Denial

Decisional Conflict

The personal uncertainty about which course of action to take when the options involve risk, loss, regret, or challenge to personal life values.

Lung Cancer

A type of cancer that starts in the lungs and is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths worldwide, often linked to smoking tobacco.

Surgery Risk

The potential for adverse outcomes or complications arising from surgical procedures, varying based on patient health, type of surgery, and other factors.