Asked by feddy macharia on Jun 13, 2024
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Soon after parents announced they were divorcing, a child stopped participating in sports, sat alone at lunch, and avoided former friends. The child told the school nurse, "If my parents loved me, they would work out their problems." Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?
A) Social isolation
B) Decisional conflict
C) Chronic low self-esteem
D) Disturbed personal identity
Social Isolation
A state in which an individual feels alone and separated from others, lacking social connections or support.
Chronic Low Self-esteem
A long-term and persistent feeling of inadequacy and insecurity, influencing one’s self-image and confidence negatively.
- Describe the role of family and environmental factors in a child's mental health and development.
- Ascertain approaches to advance positive social exchanges and self-esteem in the youth.
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SJ
Srishti JalanJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
This child shows difficulty coping with problems associated with the family. Social isolation refers to aloneness that the patient perceives negatively, even when self-imposed. The other options are not supported by data in the scenario.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the role of family and environmental factors in a child's mental health and development.
- Ascertain approaches to advance positive social exchanges and self-esteem in the youth.