What would be the nurse's best response to a parent with questions about her child's blood disorder?
a. "That sounds pretty serious.".
b. "What did the physician tell you?"
c. "Blood diseases are transient, so there is no need to worry.".
d. "Your child will be tired for awhile and then be back to her old self.".
B
Providing the parent with an opportunity to express what she was told by the physician allows the nurse to assess the parent's understanding. Stating that the condition sounds serious may increase their anxiety. Minimizing the parent's concern is inappropriate. The nurse needs to assess the parent's knowledge before teaching about the disease.
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