Early in the Care Process, What Should the Pediatric Nurse

question 8

Multiple Choice

Early in the care process, what should the pediatric nurse do to allow for rapid education on the plan of care, consent when needed, clarification of critical information, expedited agreement to care and treatments, adherence to the plan of care, and compliance with home care and follow-up?

• A) Assess the health literacy of the patient
• B) Establish themselves as the authority figure regarding their child's care
• C) Identify the primary decision maker for the family
• D) Have a meeting with the family to clarify the cultural needs of the patient

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