A Child Has Experienced a Near-Drowning Episode,and Is Admitted to the Pediatric

question 5

Multiple Choice

A child has experienced a near-drowning episode,and is admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.The parents express guilt over the near-drowning of their child.Which is the nurse's best response?

• A)"You will need to watch the child more closely."
• B)"Tell me more about your feelings."
• C)"The child will be fine,so don't worry."
• D)"Why did you let the child almost drown?"

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