A school-age child is admitted to the hospital with a fractured femur and head trauma. The child was not wearing a helmet while riding a new bicycle on the highway, and collided with a car. Which nursing diagnoses should the nurse include in the plan of care with regard to the child's parents? Select all that apply.
A) Compromised Family Coping related to the critical injury of the child
B) Parental Role Conflict related to child's injuries and pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) policies
C) Guilt related to lack of child supervision and safety precautions
D) Knowledge Deficit related to home care of fractured femur
E) Anger related to feelings of helplessness

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The parents may experience compromised family coping due to the stress of their child's critical injury. They might face role conflict due to the child's needs and hospital policies. Guilt could arise from not ensuring the child's safety, and anger may stem from feeling helpless in the situation.

A School-Age Child Is Admitted to the Hospital with a Fractured