A 59-year-old construction worker living with his divorced son and 9-year-old grandson was admitted to the hospital 3 days ago with a massive heart attack. His son is out of town on a business trip and has been unable to visit him
His grandson had to go stay with a friend. The social worker tells the nurse that the son stated he will not be able to care for his father when he gets out of the hospital and does not know how he will afford the skilled nursing facility. What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis?
a. Impaired social interaction
b. Dysfunctional grieving
c. Social isolation
d. Interrupted family process
ANS: D
The family process has been interrupted due to a change in the patient's health. There has been a change in the roles and relationship with the son. The patient is now dependent on the son.
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