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haleyc112

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Which is an appropriate nursing intervention when providing comfort and support for a child when death is imminent?
 
  a. Limit care to essentials.
  b. Avoid playing music near child.
  c. Explain to child need for constant measurement of vital signs.
  d. Whisper to child instead of using normal voice.

Question 2

The nurse is providing support to a family who is experiencing anticipatory grief related to their child's imminent death. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention?
 
  a. Be available to family.
  b. Attempt to lighten the mood.
  c. Suggest activities to cheer up the family.
  d. Discourage crying until actual time of death.


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emily12345

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
When death is imminent, care should be limited to interventions for palliative care.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
One of the most important nursing interventions of death is the availability of the nurse for the family.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
:D TYSM

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Wow, this really help

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