The nurse is providing care for the family of a child who is diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which priority nursing diagnosis should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A) Anticipatory Grieving
B) Risk for Impaired Parenting
C) Compromised Family Coping
D) Parental Role Conflict

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Anticipatory Grieving is the priority nursing diagnosis because the family is facing the loss of their child to AIDS.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for the Family of a Child