The Nurse Is Talking with the Parent of a Child

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse is talking with the parent of a child newly diagnosed with a chronic illness.The parent is upset and tearful.The nurse asks,"Who do you talk to when something is worrying you?" What is the nurse's intention when asking this question?

• A) Inappropriate, because parent is so upset
• B) A diversion from the present crisis to similar situations the parent has dealt with
• C) An intervention to find someone to help the parent
• D) Part of assessing parent's available support system

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