Which Nursing Diagnosis Is the Highest Priority for a Family

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which nursing diagnosis is the highest priority for a family with small children?

• A) Risk for suffocation related to unattended swimming pool in back yard
• B) Risk for caregiver role strain related to four children under 6 years of age
• C) Readiness for enhanced immunization status related to request for medical records
• D) Readiness for enhanced parenting related to attachment between family members

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