During her aunt's wake, before a mother can stop her 4-year-old child, the child runs up to the casket. An appointment is made with a nurse practitioner when the child starts twisting and pulling out hair. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse practitioner assign to this child?

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Ineffective coping is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this scenario since the child is exhibiting behaviors that indicate distress and difficulty managing their emotions. The twisting and pulling of hair can be seen as a physical manifestation of the child's emotional turmoil. While complicated grieving, altered family processes, and body image disturbance may be relevant to this situation, they are not as applicable as ineffective coping.

During Her Aunt's Wake, Before a Mother Can Stop Her