A school-age child with congenital heart block codes in the ...

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A school-age child with congenital heart block codes in the emergency department (ED). The parents witness this and stare at the resuscitation scene unfolding before them. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate in this situation?
 
  1. Ask the parents to leave until the child has stabilized.
  2. Ask the parents to call the family to come into watch the resuscitation.
  3. Ask the parents to sit near the child's face and hold her hand.
  4. Ask the parents to stand at the foot of the cart to watch.

Question 2

A child is admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The parents are concerned because they cannot stay for long hours to visit. Which statement made by the nurse is most appropriate?
 
  1. One of you might take a leave of absence to be here more.
  2. Parents often feel this way; would you be interested in talking with others who have experienced having a child in the NICU?
  3. Perhaps the grandparents can make the visits for you.
  4. Why can't you visit after work every day?

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Parents should be helped to support their child through emergency procedures, if they are able. Parents should never be asked to take part in emergency efforts unless absolutely necessary. Merely watching the resuscitation serves no purpose for the child. If the parents interfere with resuscitation efforts or they are unable to tolerate the situation, they can be asked to leave later.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale: Parents often feel this way; would you be interested in talking with others who have experienced having a child in the NICU? is therapeutic; it focuses on feelings and offers support to the parents. The other options do not focus on how the parents feel and attempt to solve the issue rather than allow for the parents to deal with their feelings and form solutions.

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Gracias!

[shewald78]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it