The parents of a client who committed suicide are observed arguing in the emergency department waiting area.When planning care,which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?
A) Risk for violence
B) Ineffective family coping
C) Anxiety
D) Situational low self-esteem

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A) Because the client committed suicide, the parents of the client become the nurse's clients. The parents are observed arguing in the waiting room, which would indicate ineffective family coping. There is no way to determine if the parents are experiencing situational low self-esteem. The parents are probably experiencing anxiety; however, ineffective family coping is the priority. There is no way of knowing if the parents are at risk for violence.
B) Because the client committed suicide, the parents of the client become the nurse's clients. The parents are observed arguing in the waiting room, which would indicate ineffective family coping. There is no way to determine if the parents are experiencing situational low self-esteem. The parents are probably experiencing anxiety; however, ineffective family coping is the priority. There is no way of knowing if the parents are at risk for violence.
C) Because the client committed suicide, the parents of the client become the nurse's clients. The parents are observed arguing in the waiting room, which would indicate ineffective family coping. There is no way to determine if the parents are experiencing situational low self-esteem. The parents are probably experiencing anxiety; however, ineffective family coping is the priority. There is no way of knowing if the parents are at risk for violence.
D) Because the client committed suicide, the parents of the client become the nurse's clients. The parents are observed arguing in the waiting room, which would indicate ineffective family coping. There is no way to determine if the parents are experiencing situational low self-esteem. The parents are probably experiencing anxiety; however, ineffective family coping is the priority. There is no way of knowing if the parents are at risk for violence.

The Parents of a Client Who Committed Suicide Are Observed