Family Members Are Visiting a Child Who Is Mechanically Ventilated

question 2

Multiple Choice

Family members are visiting a child who is mechanically ventilated and heavily sedated.The parents are visibly distressed.Which statement from the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) "Her latest arterial blood gases show compensated acidosis."
• B) "I'm glad you are here; let me get you some chairs to sit in."
• C) "She is so heavily sedated that she will not know if you are here or not."
• D) "You can talk to and touch your child to let her know you are here."