Brett Is a 6-Year-Old Child Who Is Critically Ill

question 10

Multiple Choice

Brett is a 6-year-old child who is critically ill.While the nurse is preparing to administer a treatment to him,his mother becomes distraught and begins to cry loudly while stroking his face.What is the nurse's best response to this occurrence?

• A)Tell the mother that she needs to control herself for the benefit of her child
• B)Distract the mother by having her straighten the linens on the bed
• C)Explain the procedure to the mother
• D)Take the mother out of the room and comfort her

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Definitions:

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic intervention centered on talking with a mental health professional to address emotional or psychological issues.

Collective Unconscious

In Jung’s version of psychoanalysis, the proposition that all people share certain unconscious ideas because of the history of the human species.

Talking About Problems

The act of discussing difficulties or issues with others as a way to understand, cope with, or solve them.

Unconscious Processes

Mental activities beneath the level of conscious awareness that influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.