A mother and her 12-year-old daughter visit the clinic often because of the daughter's asthma. The clinic nurse recognizes that one of the most important nursing actions in this situation is which of the following?
A.
Continue to schedule regular clinic visits for the child to follow her condition.
B.
Give the mother time to talk about her daughter's illness while she is present.
C.
Listen patiently to the child as she talks about her illness, letting her tell her story.
D.
Regulate and modify the child's medications in response to her asthma symptoms.
ANS: C
Research shows that children feel that health-care providers don't really listen to them. It is important to advocate for the child and to develop a therapeutic relationship characterized by a caring attitude. The nurse should encourage the child to discuss her asthma and modify interventions accordingly.
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