The client has been suffering from a terminal illness for 5 years. In the past few months, the client's physical condition has been rapidly deteriorating, and the family caregiver has become exhausted providing care
What nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for this family?
1. Compromised family coping
2. Disabled family coping
3. Interrupted family processes
4. Readiness for enhanced family coping
ANS: 1
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