The parents of a 2-year-old child who sustained severe head trauma from falling out of a second-story window are arguing in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU),and are blaming each other for the child's accident.Which is the best nursing diagnosis for this family?:

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The family is experiencing a difficult time coping with the critical injury of their child, and their blame towards each other suggests a potential for compromised family coping. Option A may be applicable, but it is not as relevant as D in this scenario. Option B may not be appropriate as the child's condition is not explicitly stated to be worsening, and option C may be true but it is not the best nursing diagnosis in this situation.

The Parents of a 2-Year-Old Child Who Sustained Severe Head