The nurse is caring for a 2-week-old girl with a metabolic ...

[charchew]

The nurse is caring for a 2-week-old girl with a metabolic disorder. Which of the following activities would deviate from the characteristics of family-centered care?
 
  A) Softening unpleasant information or prognoses
  B) Evaluating and changing the nursing plan of care
  C) Collaborating with the child and family as equals
  D) Showing respect for the family's beliefs and wishes

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a mother how to use thought stopping to help her child deal with anxiety and fear associated with frequent painful injections. Which of the following statements indicates that the mother understands the technique?
 
  A) We will imagine that we are on the beach in Florida.
  B) We can talk about our favorite funny movie and laugh.
  C) She can let her body parts go limp, working from head to toe.
  D) We'll repeat 'quick stick, feel better, go home soon' several times.

[kthug]

Answer to Question 1

A
Response:
Family-centered care requires that the nurse provide open and honest information to the child and family. It is inappropriate to soften unpleasant information or prognoses. Evaluating and changing the nursing plan of care to fit the needs of the child and family, collaborating with them as equals, and showing respect for their beliefs and wishes are guidelines for family-centered care.

Answer to Question 2

D
Response:
Thought stopping is a technique that involves the use of short, concise phrases of positive ideas. Using this technique promotes the child's sense of control. Imagining a favorite beach in Florida is using imagery. Talking about a favorite funny movie involves humor. Letting body parts go limp is a relaxation technique

[charchew]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Joy Chen]

Excellent