The Nurse Works in a Pediatric Unit

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse works in a pediatric unit. In working with a parent who is suspected of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, it is very important for the nurse to:

• A)Try to keep the parent separated from the child as much as possible.
• B)Explain to the child that the parent is causing the illness and that the health care team will prevent the child from being harmed
• C)Carefully document parent-child interactions.
• D)Confront the parent with concerns of possible abuse.

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