The nurse is developing a care plan for the parents of a toddler who was born prematurely and was in the neonatal intensive care unit for 2 months. The mother has been using a belt to discipline the child
The father is not very attentive to the needs of the mother or the baby. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would best fit this situation? a. interrupted family processes due to disrupted attachment
b. deficient knowledge related to lack of parenting instructions
c. high risk for injury to others related to mood disturbance
d. marital discord in need of therapy related to lack of information
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A Correct: The nursing diagnosis that would best fit this situation is interrupted family processes due to disrupted attachment. An infant who was separated from his parents for the first 2 months of life due to prematurity and hospitalization has not established a nurturing bond or appropriate attachment. Weak attachment bonds can result in caregivers viewing the child as an "imperfect child" and place him at risk for abuse.
B Incorrect: This nursing diagnosis does not best fit this situation.
C Incorrect: This nursing diagnosis does not best fit this situation.
D Incorrect: This nursing diagnosis does not best fit this situation.
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