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soccerdreamer_17 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A single parent of a dying child has told the nurse she would like to take care of her daughter at home.

Which of the following would be best for the nurse to do to help the mother reach a decision that will be good for both the mother and the child? The nurse should:
A) put the mother in touch with the department of the hospital that can help her sort out the availability of home nursing care, insurance coverage, and respite care.
B) remind the mother that the number of staff people caring for the child in the hospital is unlikely to be duplicated at home, making the hospital a better choice.
C) validate her courageous idea and say that the staff at the hospital will always be available to answer her questions.
D) suggest that she look into a hospice residence, which is often a good alternative to caring for the child alone at home or having the child remain in the hospital.

Question 2

The parents of a 6-year-old boy express frustration and worry because their son, who is generally a good boy, doesn't seem to be developing a sense of responsibility. For example, the boy recently drew on the walls of his room.

As punishment, his mother told him that he had to clean the walls by dinnertime. Although he agreed that he would do it and she showed him how and provided cleaning materials, he had not even started the job when the deadline arrived. What aspect of child development would explain this?
A) The boy is not yet able to see a moral reason to comply with his mother's demand.
B) The boy has not yet developed a desire to please his parents.
C) The boy has no interest yet in performing tasks independently.
D) The boy has not yet developed a sense of time.