Author Question: The nurses on the unit wish to provide the optimal palliative care for this patient. Which of the ... (Read 42 times)

c0205847 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurses on the unit wish to provide the optimal palliative care for this patient. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate?

a. Change the subject when the child begins to talk about their impending death
b. Pressure the child to discuss the illness
c. Reassure the child that death will not hurt
d. Do not tell the child it is okay to die

Question 2

The most common cause of congestive heart failure (CHF) in older children is:

a. acquired heart disease c. aortic stenosis
b. tetralogy of Fallot d. congenital valve problems

frogdreck123456 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
The child should be reassured that death will not hurt, because this is a major fear. The child should be allowed to discuss and express feelings freely. The child should not be pressured to discuss anything. The child should be told that it is okay to die, because children often feel guilty.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A Correct. The most common cause of congestive heart failure (CHF) in older children is acquired heart disease.
B Incorrect. Tetralogy of Fallot is not the most common cause of congestive heart failure (CHF) in older children.
C Incorrect. Aortic stenosis is not the most common cause of congestive heart failure (CHF) in older children.
D Incorrect. Congenital valve problems are not the most common cause of congestive heart failure (CHF) in older children.