Mental Health Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

The mother of a child with Asperger disorder tells the nurse that her child has few playmates. She states, 'He has such poor social skills with other children, and he strongly rejects any change in his routine by throwing a tantrum.' Based on this information, the nurse identifies which nursing diagnosis as the priority?

A. Self-Care Deficits related to repeated tantrums

B. Risk for Injury related to Asperger disorder

C. Ineffective Family Coping related to having a child with Asperger disorder

D. Risk for Social Isolation related to poor social skills of the child

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