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 struggling to cope with the child's critical injury and is experiencing conflict and blame towards each other. This indicates that their coping mechanism is compromised and they need support and intervention to deal with the situation. Parental role conflict may be a contributing factor but it is not the best choice as the family is already in crisis due to the child's injury. Anxiety and hopelessness are valid nursing diagnoses but do not address the family's specific issue of coping with the situation.

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