The Nurse Has Determined That a Parent Is Experiencing Chronic

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse has determined that a parent is experiencing chronic sorrow following the diagnosis of her child with cerebral palsy. What is an appropriate response for the nurse?

• A) Suggest the possibility of residential care.
• B) Provide information about support services and groups.
• C) Caution the parent not to neglect the other children in the family.
• D) Suggest that the parent work to disengage from the emotional intensity of the experience.

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