A client seeking detoxification after a family intervention session tells the nurse "My husband told
me I am no companion to him because I am always drunk. My daughter told me she cannot bring
friends home because my behavior embarrasses her.
They say I do not care about anyone and that
they have to be responsible for all the things I once did.". The nurse should consider the nursing
diagnosis of
a. self-care deficit.
b. activity intolerance.
c. ineffective health maintenance.
d. interrupted family processes.
D
The client describes a change in family relationships and functioning associated with family tasks,
mutual support, and availability for intimacy, each of which is a defining characteristic for this
nursing diagnosis. Defining characteristics for the other options are not present in the scenario.
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