The nurse is planning care for a child who is diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). What are appropriate nursing diagnoses for this child?
Select all that apply.
A) Impaired Mobility
B) Risk for Injury
C) Anxiety
D) Caregiver Role Strain
E) Deficient Diversional Activity
Answer: A, B, E
The child with cerebral palsy will demonstrate poor social skills; therefore Deficient Diversional Activity would be an appropriate diagnosis for the child, not the family. The child with CP is more likely to have impaired mobility. Risk for Injury may be an appropriate diagnosis for the child with CP depending on the type and severity. The parent will experience anxiety and caregiver role strain.
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