The parents of a school-age child are informed that their child has muscular dystrophy and will be wheelchair bound going forward. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse identify as appropriate for the parents at this time?

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Because the parents are just learning of the diagnosis of muscular dystrophy, this news will interrupt family processes. There is no enough information to determine if the parents are hopeless. The child is not diagnosed with a terminal illness. There is no enough information to determine if the child is at risk for delayed growth and development.

The Parents of a School-Age Child Are Informed That Their