What is a priority nursing diagnosis for the preschool child with chronic illness?
a. Risk for delayed growth and development related to chronic illness or disability
b. Chronic pain related to frequent injections
c. Anticipatory grieving related to impending death
d. Anxiety related to frequent hospitalizations
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A This is the priority nursing diagnosis that is appropriate for the majority of
chronic illnesses.
B Pain is not associated with the majority of chronic illnesses.
C A chronic illness is one that does not have a cure. It does not mean the child will
die prematurely.
D Frequent hospitalizations are not required for all chronic illnesses.
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