A family struggles with clear communication, and members of the family often seek the help of other systems for personal validation and gratification. What would be an appropriate nursing diagnosis for this family?
1. Altered Family Processes related to communication patterns
2. Impaired Verbal Communication related to inability to communicate
3. Ineffective Family Coping evidenced by assistance from outside sources
4. Knowledge Deficiency (communication patterns) related to dysfunctional patterns of communication
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: This describes a state in which a family with previous normal functioning experiences a dysfunction. The communication patterns have affected how the family works as a unit.
Rationale 2: Impaired Verbal Communication means that the members are not able to communicate because of complications with speaking or saying the words, which is not the case in this situation.
Rationale 3: Ineffective Family Coping must be related to an etiology, so this option is not worded correctly.
Rationale 4: Knowledge Deficiency is not correct as the family does recognize the problem since members of the family seek assistance from outside sources, as given in the scenario.
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