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The Parent of a Child with a Chronic Illness Tells

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The parent of a child with a chronic illness tells the nurse,"I feel so hopeless in this situation." The nurse should take which actions to foster hopefulness for the family?


Definitions:

Gastrologist

Incorrect term for a medical specialist; the correct term is Gastroenterologist, who specializes in diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders.

Cardiomyopathy

Cardiomyopathy is a group of diseases affecting the heart muscle, leading to impaired function and heart failure.

Nephrology

A branch of medicine focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases.

Osteoarthritis

A degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage and underlying bone, resulting in pain and stiffness, primarily affecting the elderly.

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