A Parent Became Unemployed 6 Months Ago

question 11

Multiple Choice

A parent became unemployed 6 months ago. The parent has subsequently been verbally abusive toward the spouse and oldest child. The child ran away twice, and the spouse has become depressed. What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this family?

• A) Impaired parenting related to verbal abuse of oldest child
• B) Impaired social interaction related to disruption of family bonds
• C) Ineffective community coping related to fears about economic stability
• D) Interrupted family processes related to insecurity secondary to loss of family income

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Definitions:

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Brief Drug Abuse

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Standardized Rating Scale

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