A 37-year-old client who has been divorced for several years recently lost joint custody of a 10-year-old daughter because of drug and alcohol use,along with nonpayment of child support.The client is referred to the clinic as the result of a court order.When arriving at the clinic,the client has been on a drinking binge for 2 days.What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client?
A)Health-seeking behaviors
B)Family processes,readiness for enhanced
C)Coping,ineffective
D)Hopelessness

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This client is using drugs and alcohol as coping mechanisms.It is unlikely that the client is choosing these actions as a health-seeking mechanism.The client is not ready to work on family processes,and there is not enough evidence to suggest hopelessness.

A 37-Year-Old Client Who Has Been Divorced for Several Years