The school nurse learns that since the death of their youngest son, Mr. and Mrs. Jones have been missing work enough to face disciplinary action. The surviving children, aged 8 and 10 years, are having to make their own dinners as best they can
The school nurse notices that the children are wearing dirty clothes and sometimes are inadequately clothed. Which nursing diagnosis would be a priority in this situation? a. Caregiver role strain
b. Interrupted family processes
c. Compromised resilience
d. Dysfunctional family processes
B
The family's grief has disrupted their usual functions and processes. Caregiver role strain would stem from demands that exceed a person's ability to perform as a caregiver, such as a child who is injured and now requires round-the-clock care by the family. Compromised resilience refers to a diminished ability to rebound from stress. Dysfunctional family processes refers to maladaptive ways of relating, not the suspension of usual function due to an acute stressor.
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