Identify the most appropriate nursing response to a parent who ...

[burchfield96]

Identify the most appropriate nursing response to a parent who tells the nurse, I don't want my child to know she is dying.
 
  a. I shall respect your decision. I won't say anything to your child.
  b. Don't you think she has a right to know about her condition?
  c. Would you like me to arrange for the physician to speak with your child?
  d. I'll answer any questions she asks me as honestly as I can.

Question 2

A nurse is conducting discharge teaching to parents about the care of their infant after cardiac surgery. The nurse instructs the parents to notify the physician if what condition occurs? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Respiratory rate of 36 at rest
  b. Appetite slowly increasing
  c. Temperature above 37.7 C (100 F)
  d. New, frequent coughing
  e. Turning blue or bluer than normal

[aadams68]

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback
A As the caregiver and advocate, the nurse should first meet the child's needs.
B This is a judgmental response and could affect the nurse's relationship with the
child's parents.
C This response does not address the parent's statement.
D Nurses can inform parents that they will not initiate any discussion with the child
but that they intend to respond openly and honestly if and when the child initiates
such a discussion.

Answer to Question 2

C, D, E
Feedback
Correct The parents should be instructed to notify the physician after their infant's
cardiac surgery for a temperature above 37.7 C; new, frequent coughing;
and any episodes of the infant turning blue or bluer than normal.
Incorrect A respiratory rate of 36 at rest for an infant is within normal expectations,
and it is expected that the appetite will increase slowly.

[burchfield96]

Correct answers!

[aadams68]

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