A patient has become verbally abusive toward their spouse and oldest child since losing a job 6 months ago.The child ran away twice, and the spouse has become depressed.What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this family?

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The nursing diagnosis of "Disabled family coping, related to insecurity secondary to loss of family income" is the most appropriate for this family as it addresses the overall impact of the job loss on the family unit. The abusive behavior, runaway child, and depressed spouse are all examples of how the family's coping abilities have been disrupted by the loss of income. This diagnosis takes into account the potential for the behavior to affect the family as a whole, rather than just one individual.

A Patient Has Become Verbally Abusive Toward Their Spouse and Oldest