NCLEX-RN · Question #554
In an interview for suspected child abuse, the child's mother openly discusses her feelings. She feels her husband is too aggressive in disciplining their child. The child's father states, "Being a…
The correct answer is D. Altered family process related to physical abuse. (A) There is no evidence of fear as the child is unable to communicate. (B) There is actual injury, but the parents have not yet admitted causing the child's injuries. (C) This diagnosis is incomplete. There is no specific ineffective coping behavior identified in this nursing…
Question
In an interview for suspected child abuse, the child's mother openly discusses her feelings. She feels her husband is too aggressive in disciplining their child. The child's father states, "Being a school custodian, I see kids every day that are bad because they did not get enough discipline at home. That will not happen to our child." Based on this remark, the nurse would make the following nursing diagnosis:
Options
- AFear related to retaliation by the father
- BActual injury related to poor impulse control by the father
- CIneffective coping
- DAltered family process related to physical abuse
How the community answered
(44 responses)- A2% (1)
- B7% (3)
- C9% (4)
- D82% (36)
Explanation
(A) There is no evidence of fear as the child is unable to communicate. (B) There is actual injury, but the parents have not yet admitted causing the child's injuries. (C) This diagnosis is incomplete. There is no specific ineffective coping behavior identified in this nursing diagnosis. (D) Altered family process best describes the family dynamics in this situation. The parents have admitted severe disciplinary action.
Topics
Community Discussion
No community discussion yet for this question.