The Client Is a Single Parent Being Seen at an Employee

question 4

Multiple Choice

The client is a single parent being seen at an employee wellness clinic. The client tells the nurse he has three school-age children who participate in various activities. He states, "Every night, I am taking them to soccer practice, football practice, Girl Scouts. I have to fix dinner and then go over homework. I have no time for myself. I am so tired." The client exhibits tremors of his hands. Blood pressure is 140/88 mm Hg, heart rate is 98 beats/minute, and respirations are 30 breaths/minute. Data best supports which of the following nursing diagnoses?

• A) Stress Overload related to single parenting
• B) Defensive Coping related to inability to appraise stressors
• C) Hopelessness related to multiple responsibilities
• D) Disturbed Sleep Pattern related to anxiety

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