The family of a 5-year-old is very upset because the client doesn't seem to know the family. The client has been admitted with pneumonia and has a high fever
When planning care for this family, the nurse would include which of the following teaching points to alleviate the family's stress? 1. Teach the family how to care for the child
2. Teach the family that high fevers can cause delirium
3. Tell the family the symptom will not last very long
4. Have the family visit for short periods of time only
2. Teach the family that high fevers can cause delirium
Rationale:
The nurse will want to explain that high fever can cause confusion in the child and that this symptom will abate when the fever returns to normal. Teaching the family how to care for the child will not necessarily decrease their anxiety. Telling the family the symptom will not last long is not helping them understand the nature of the symptom. Asking the family to visit for short periods will only heighten their anxiety.
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