The Nurse Is Working with a Father and His Three

The nurse is working with a father and his three children, ages 10, 14 and 17. The mother recently died after a long illness. The children are doing poorly in school and the father is having a difficult time keeping up with household chores. He has recently taken on a second job to help pay his late wife's hospital bills. Which of the following nursing diagnoses should the nurse consider in planning care for this family?

A) Complicated Grieving
B) Interrupted Family Processes
C) Risk-prone Health Behaviour
D) Caregiver Role Strain
E) Risk for Loneliness