Author Question: When describing organ donation to the family of a dying child, what would the nurse include in the ... (Read 113 times)

casperchen82 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

When describing organ donation to the family of a dying child, what would the nurse include in the discussion?

A) Telling them that further harm may occur to the child through the process
B) Tell them that their cultural and religious beliefs will be considered
C) Including this topic in the discussion of impending death
D) Informing the family that organ donation will delay the funeral

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a preschool child who is receiving palliative care for end-stage cancer. What would be the focus of age-appropriate interventions for this child?

A) Providing unconditional love and trust
B) Providing a familiar and consistent routine
C) Teaching the child that death is not punishment
D) Providing specific, honest details of death

canderson530 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
During organ donation, the family's cultural and religious beliefs must be considered, and the team discussing organ donation with the family must do so in a sensitive and ethical manner. The donating child will not suffer further because of organ donation. The topic of organ donation should be separated from the discussion of impending death or brain death notification. Organs are harvested in a timely fashion after the declaration of death so the family need not worry about delay of the wake or funeral.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Spirituality in the preschool years focuses on the concept of right versus wrong. The 3- to 5-year-old may see death as punishment for wrongdoing, and the nurse must correct this misunderstanding. For the infant, unconditional love and trust are of utmost importance. The toddler, 1 to 3 years old, thrives on familiarity and routine; the nurse should maximize the toddler's time with parents, be consistent, provide favorite toys, and ensure physical comfort. The school-age child has a concrete understanding of death. Children who are 5 to 10 years old need specific, honest details (as desired).