The Pediatric Nurse Is Working with a Parent Who Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

The pediatric nurse is working with a parent who is suspected of Münchausen Syndrome by Proxy. Which action by the nurse is the priority?

• A) Confront the parent with concerns of possible abuse.
• B) Carefully document parent-child interactions.
• C) Try to keep the parent separated from the child as much as possible.
• D) Explain to the child that the parent is causing the illness and that the health team will prevent the child from being harmed.

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Definitions:

Small For Date

Describes an infant who is full term but who has significantly lower weight than expected for the gestational age.

Heavy Alcohol Use

The consumption of alcohol in large quantities, which often leads to negative health effects and social consequences.

Devastating Consequences

Extremely severe or destructive outcomes or effects resulting from an action or event.

Pregnancy

The condition of having a developing embryo or fetus in the uterus, lasting about nine months in humans.