The nurse is caring for a school-age child newly diagnosed with juvenile arthritis. Which diagnosis would be a priority for this patient?

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With newly diagnosed juvenile arthritis, the child and family will need to learn how to manage the symptoms by planning exercise and medication programs around school or other activities. Juvenile arthritis does not affect peripheral tissue perfusion. Because the child is newly diagnosed, it is premature to use the diagnosis of ineffective coping.
There is no evidence that the child has imbalanced nutrition.

The Nurse Is Caring for a School-Age Child Newly Diagnosed