An appropriate nursing diagnosis for a child with a cognitive dysfunction who has a limited ability to anticipate danger is
A) Impaired social interaction
B) Deficient knowledge
C) Risk for injury
D) Ineffective coping

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The child's limited ability to anticipate danger puts them at risk for injury, making Risk for injury an appropriate nursing diagnosis. Impaired social interaction, Deficient knowledge, and Ineffective coping may also be applicable nursing diagnoses, but they do not directly address the child's increased risk for injury.

An Appropriate Nursing Diagnosis for a Child with a Cognitive