The mother of a child admitted after a motor vehicle accident expresses concern about caring for the child's wounds at home. The mother has demonstrated appropriate technique with medication administration and wound care. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis?
1. Parental Anxiety related to care of the child at home
2. Altered Family Processes related to hospitalization
3. Risk for Infection for related to presence of healing wounds
4. Knowledge Deficit related to home care
Question 2
The parents have requested to be present during their child's procedure. How should the nurse plan for this request?
1. Explain in detail, using medical terms, what will occur.
2. Explain to the family that it is not permitted for family members to be present.
3. Prepare family members for what they should anticipate and what is expected of them.
4. Prepare the family to speak with the healthcare provider.
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