The Nurse Is Working with a Child in the Intensive

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working with a child in the intensive care unit.The family is from out of town.There are two siblings,both of whom are acting out at home.What suggestions does the nurse provide the family? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Let the siblings call the ill child at scheduled times.
• B) Take photographs of the sick child to show the siblings.
• C) Suggest the parents take the siblings to counseling.
• D) Reassure the siblings that they will not get ill themselves.
• E) Stay at home with the siblings until their behavior improves.

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