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A Child Is Being Discharged from the Hospital After a Three-Week

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A child is being discharged from the hospital after a three-week stay following a motor vehicle collision. The mother expresses concern about caring for the child's wounds at home. She has demonstrated appropriate technique with medication administration and wound care. What is the priority nursing diagnosis?


Definitions:

Problem-focused Coping

Problem-focused coping involves taking direct steps to confront and resolve the sources of stress or difficulty, rather than simply managing emotional responses.

Personal Control

An individual's belief in their ability to influence events and outcomes in their own life.

Stressors

External pressures or events that cause stress, which can be physical, psychological, or emotional in nature, impacting individual well-being and health.

Type B Personality

A character type marked by a calm, tolerant, and laid-back attitude.

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