The parents of a 2-year-old child who sustained severe head trauma from falling out of a second-story window are arguing in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), and are blaming each other for the child's accident. Which is the best nursing diagnosis for this family?
1. Impaired Parenting related to protecting the child
2. Anxiety related to the critical care unit environment
3. Hopelessness related to the child's deteriorating condition
4. Compromised Family Coping related to the child's critical injury
Question 2
A school-age child is admitted to the hospital with a fractured femur and head trauma. The child was not wearing a helmet while riding a new bicycle on the highway, and collided with a car. Which nursing diagnoses should the nurse include in the plan of care with regard to the child's parents? Select all that apply.
1. Compromised Family Coping related to the critical injury of the child
2. Parental Role Conflict related to child's injuries and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) policies
3. Guilt related to lack of child supervision and safety precautions
4. Knowledge Deficit related to home care of fractured femur
5. Anger related to feelings of helplessness
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