A Child Has Been Comatose in the PICU for Three

question 2

Multiple Choice

A child has been comatose in the PICU for three days. The parents have been at the child's bedside or in the waiting room the entire time. Which statement by the nurse would be most helpful in promoting the parents to take a break?

• A)"You've been here three days.It is time for you to go home and take a shower."
• B)"Your child isn't aware you are here anyway, so why don't you take a break?"
• C)"I'll be with your child, so go home and get a good nap."
• D)"I know you are concerned and afraid to leave.If you'd like to take a short walk, you can leave me your cell phone number and I'll call you if there are any changes."

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