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genevieve1028

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Why would the nurse urge the family of a dying 12-year-old boy to include his 8-year-old sister in care? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. She will feel less neglected by the parents.
  b. She can make amends for past hostilities to her brother.
  c. She will feel increased helplessness.
  d. She can express her feelings through care.
  e. She can experience being supportive of her parents and brother.

Question 2

What important focus of nursing care for the dying child and the family should the nurse implement?
 
  a. Nursing care should be organized to minimize contact with the child.
  b. Adequate oral intake is crucial to the dying child.
  c. Families should be made aware that hearing is the last sense to stop functioning before death.
  d. It is best for the family if the nursing staff provides all of the child's care.



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Shshxj

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
All options are potential benefits to including the sibling in the care of a dying child except increased helplessness. She would feel less helpless.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Hearing is intact even when there is a loss of consciousness.




genevieve1028

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


abro1885

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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