Which would be a priority nursing diagnosis for the child with chronic illness?
a. Risk for delayed development related to chronic illness or disability
b. Chronic pain related to frequent injections
c. Anticipatory grieving related to impending death
d. Anxiety related to frequent hospitalizations
A
Risk for delayed development related to chronic illness or disability is the priority nursing diagnosis that would be appropriate for the majority of children with chronic illnesses. Pain is not associated with the majority of chronic illnesses. A chronic illness is one that does not have a cure. It does not mean the child will die prematurely. Frequent hospitalizations are not required for all chronic illnesses.
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