A rurse is caring for a preschool age child on an inpatient pediatric unit. Nurses’ Notr 0800: A preschool-age child is admitted with a new diagnosis of acute hymphoblastic leukemia. Admission assessment completed and client is resting in bed. The parent and 6 -year-old sibling are at the client’s bedside. 1000: Parent asks to speak with the nurse outside of the room. Parent states. “My older child is having a really hard time with their sibling being sick. I don’t know how to handle being here with my younger child and taking care of my older child at home at the same time. I know there will be a lot of hospital visits in the future.” Which of the following statements should the nurse make? (Select All that Apply.) You should not discuss your younger child’s diagnosis with your older child.II wil contact our Child life specialist to talk with your older child:” “Call horne as much as possible to speak with your older child when you are here. “Your older child will adjust fine in a few days:” “It is important for you to maintain a steady routine at home.”
[Answered]: A rurse is caring for a preschool age child on an…
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