Author Question: The nurse is caring for a newborn newly diagnosed with a terminal illness. The parents want to talk ... (Read 37 times)

cherise1989 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is caring for a newborn newly diagnosed with a terminal illness. The parents want to talk with the nurse about the diagnosis. The nurse should:

A) listen to what the parents have to say, explore their concerns, document the conversation, and involve a social worker and chaplain in their care team, if the family agrees. B) refuse to discuss any issues with the parents, and refer them back to the physician. C) recommend they talk to the hospice nurse who will be assigned to their child. D) tell the parents that it is best that they speak to a chaplain or clergy from their church.

Question 2

A nurse is reviewing the immunization history of a 67-year-old client. Which of the following immunizations should the nurse encourage the client to receive?

A) Annual influenza vaccine
B) Annual pneumococcal vaccine
C) Diphtheria/tetanus booster every 2 years
D) One-time hepatitis B vaccine