A 9-Year-Old Boy Has an Unplanned Admission to the Intensive

question 33

Multiple Choice

A 9-year-old boy has an unplanned admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) after abdominal surgery.The nursing staff has completed the admission process,and his condition is beginning to stabilize.When speaking with the parents,the nurse should expect what additional stressor to be evident?

• A) Usual day-night routine
• B) Calming influence of staff
• C) Adequate privacy and support
• D) Insufficient remembering of his condition and routine

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