Which Is the Priority Nursing Action When Working with a Parent

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which is the priority nursing action when working with a parent who is suspected of Munchausen syndrome by proxy?

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

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