The new mother experiences insomnia,irritability,and lack of appetite after several weeks in the neonatal care unit with her critically ill infant.Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for the new mother?

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Stress overload related to ongoing stress and worry about her critically ill infant is the appropriate nursing diagnosis for the new mother.The new mother is at the exhaustion stage of the GAS due to the excessive demands of caring for her critically ill infant.The new mother does not demonstrate chronic low self-esteem,disturbed sensory perceptions,or disturbed personal identity.

The New Mother Experiences Insomnia,irritability,and Lack of Appetite After Several