ATI PN nursing care of children 2020 with NGN II
ATI PN nursing care of children 2020 with NGN II ( 63 Questions)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about sibling adaptation with a parent of a child who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Avoiding discussing the child's diagnosis with the sibling may create unnecessary secrecy and could hinder the sibling's understanding and coping.
Designating one parent to stay at home with the sibling may not be necessary, as both parents can still provide support and care for both children.
Avoiding having the sibling visit the child in the facility may isolate them and prevent opportunities for bonding and support.
This statement is correct. Encouraging phone calls between the siblings allows them to maintain communication, express their feelings, and support each other during the separation caused by hospitalization.
Choice A reason:
Avoiding discussing the child's diagnosis with the sibling may create unnecessary secrecy and could hinder the sibling's understanding and coping.
Choice B reason:
Designating one parent to stay at home with the sibling may not be necessary, as both parents can still provide support and care for both children.
Choice C reason:
Avoiding having the sibling visit the child in the facility may isolate them and prevent opportunities for bonding and support.
Choice D reason:
This statement is correct. Encouraging phone calls between the siblings allows them to maintain communication, express their feelings, and support each other during the separation caused by hospitalization.