The mother of a child with autism spectrum disorder tells the nurse that her child has few playmates. She states, "He has real trouble interacting with other children and when there is a change in his routine, he throws a tantrum."
Based on this information, the nurse identifies which nursing diagnosis as the priority?
A) Self-Care Deficits related to repeated tantrums
B) Risk for Injury related to autism spectrum disorder
C) Compromised Family Coping related to having a child with autism spectrum disorder
D) Social Isolation related to poor social skills
Ans: D
Based on the mother's comments, the priority nursing diagnosis is Social Isolation related to poor social skills of the child. This nursing diagnosis is substantiated by the mother's statement that the child has few playmates and has difficulty interacting with other children. There is no information provided to suggest a self-care deficit or risk for injury. Statements about the family's issues with the child and his disorder would support a nursing diagnosis of Compromised Family Coping.
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