A 10-year-old child has lapsed into a coma. In order to let the child know he is not alone, the nurse would:
a. Encourage the parents to speak to the child
b. Keep the room as quiet as possible
c. Avoid touching the child unnecessarily
d. Leave the parents alone with the child
A
The nurse would instruct the family to talk to the child because the child would be comforted by the familiar voices. The nurse would touch the child and encourage the family to do so because, like talking to the child, touching is also reassuring. An absolutely quiet room enhances the feeling of being alone. Parents need the nurse's support and shouldn't be left alone for long periods.
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