A Nurse Is Interviewing a Mother of Two Children,ages 5

question 37

Multiple Choice

A nurse is interviewing a mother of two children,ages 5 and 14.They were in a hotel fire a year ago in which their father was killed.The mother is concerned because the younger child has nightmares.The older child does not seem to have any problems.What action by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) Ask the mother about physical injuries to the children.
• B) Determine if the mother sought counseling after the fire.
• C) Focus the appointment on the younger child only.
• D) Inquire if the older child avoids hotels, even on television.

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