The Nurse Is Caring for the Parents of a Chronically

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for the parents of a chronically ill child,who display chronic sorrow.Which action by the nurse would be most beneficial for this family?

• A) Encourage the parents to use resources such as respite care.
• B) Help the parents establish a routine for school and bedtime.
• C) Offer the parents resources to deal with their grieving.
• D) Refer the parents to a community center for counseling.

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Definitions:

Consent

A voluntary agreement to another's proposal or to engage in a particular activity.

Duty Of Care

A legal obligation requiring individuals to exercise a standard of reasonable care while performing acts that could foreseeably harm others.

Unforeseeable Risks

Risks that cannot reasonably be anticipated or predicted, often affecting contracts or liability.

Reasonable Person Standard

A measurement of the way members of society expect an individual to act in a given situation.