A school-age child is admitted to the hospital with a fractured femur and head trauma. The child was not wearing a helmet while riding a new bicycle on the highway, and collided with a car. Which nursing diagnoses should the nurse include in the plan of care with regard to the child's parents? Select all that apply
1. Compromised Family Coping related to the critical injury of the child
2. Parental Role Conflict related to child's injuries and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) policies
3. Guilt related to lack of child supervision and safety precautions
4. Knowledge Deficit related to home care of fractured femur
5. Anger related to feelings of helplessness
1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation:
1. This diagnosis is appropriate for the child's parents in this situation.
2. This diagnosis is appropriate for the child's parents in this situation.
3. This diagnosis is appropriate for the child's parents in this situation.
4. The diagnosis of knowledge deficit is not possible in this situation. Although planning for discharge begins with admission, it is too early to begin teaching the parents about home care. The astute and experienced nurse is prepared to recognize current problems and intervene appropriately.
5. This diagnosis is appropriate for the child's parents in this situation.
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