A 32-year-old male and his heterosexual partner present to the PMHNP's clinic. The husband states that he recently had a vasectomy because he and his spouse carry the gene for a genetic disorder and they were told they should not have children. During the assessment, he states that since the procedure, he has been experiencing loss of libido, depression, sexual unresponsiveness, and doubts about his masculinity. He is consumed by the thought that he will never have a biological child. The PMHNP discerns that this is likely due to: 

A-anticipatory grief. 

B major depressive disorder (MDD). 

C-collective grief. 

D anticipatory anxiety disorder.

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