The nurse is planning care for the family of a child with a chronic illness. Which activities will the nurse recommend to decrease the risk for compassion fatigue? Select all that apply.
1. Fostering social relationships
2. Exercising
3. Developing a hobby
4. Moving away
5. Sleeping more than 9 hours per 24-hour period
Question 2
The nurse is working with the parents of a child with a chronic condition. Which statement made by the child's parents indicates the need for intervention related to overwhelming caregiver burden?
1. My mother moved in and helps us with the care of our family.
2. I chose to quit my job to be home with my child, and my husband helps in the evening when he can.
3. I have to care for my child day and night, which leaves little time for me.
4. Our health insurer sent us a rejection letter for my child's brand-name medication, and we must fill out forms to get the generic.
Child with disability
PRIMATE FAMILY TREE
A Japanese American child in California tagged for relocation to an internment camp.
Calories Expended during Selected Activities
Transmission of recessive disorders (25% chance for an affected child).
The nurse begins the general survey