A young mother asks the nurse in a pediatric office for information about safety, diet, and immunizations for her baby. Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for this client?
A) Knowledge Deficit: Infant care
B) Impaired Health Maintenance
C) Readiness for Enhanced Parenting
D) Readiness for Enhanced Coping
Ans: C
A client who requests information is demonstrating motivation and readiness to learn. The appropriate nursing diagnosis would be Readiness for Enhanced Parenting.
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