Author Question: The nurse caring for a chronically ill child notices that the relationship between the parents is ... (Read 145 times)

nautica902 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse caring for a chronically ill child notices that the relationship between the parents is strained.

The father has been doing everything for the child, while the mother has been expecting the child to have the same capabilities as the healthy twin. Which statement would accurately describe this situation?
A) They are both in denial about the child's condition and will not be helpful to their child unless they seek counseling
B) Both parents are demonstrating normal responses, but they will be the most help to Jared if they can find a middle ground
C) Jared's mother needs to recognize and support Jared's more limited capabilities
D) Jared's father needs to let Jared do everything he is possibly able to do himself so that he doesn't fall behind developmentally

Question 2

An 18-month-old child is prescribed to receive eye medication. What should the nurse do when providing the child with this medication? (Select all that apply.)

A) Place the child in the prone position
B) Place the child in the supine position
C) Refrigerate the medication before using
D) Apply gentle pressure to the inner canthus
E) Pull the lower lid toward the outer canthus