The nurse in the clinic observed a family demonstrating poor parenting skills and spanking their child to punish him. When the nurse brought up the topic of discipline with the parents, they both agreed to attend parenting classes
Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate? a. Disabled Family Coping
b. Readiness for Enhanced Family Coping
c. Risk for Disabled Family Coping
d. Adaptive Family Coping
B
Readiness for Enhanced Family Coping is the appropriate diagnosis to use when the family expresses willingness to change their means of interactions. When the parents agree to attend parenting classes, they were demonstrating a willingness to change.
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