The nurse is counseling the parents of a teen with HIV. Parents need to understand which of the following? Select all that apply
1. The necessity of discussing the diagnosis with the teen
2. How the teen got HIV
3. Support groups available for themselves and their child
4. That their teen is dying and needs hospice care
5. Where to find emotional supports and outlets for fears, anxieties, and concerns
1; 3; 5
Rationale:
1. Parents must discuss the diagnosis with their child openly, honestly, and nonjudgmentally. Parents also must know what support is available to themselves and to their child.
2. The parents should not push the teen to tell them about possible HIV exposures.
3. Parents must discuss the diagnosis with their child openly, honestly, and nonjudgmentally. Parents also must know what support is available to themselves and to their child.
4. The child is not in imminent danger of dying.
5. Parents must discuss the diagnosis with their child openly, honestly, and nonjudgmentally. Parents also must know what support is available to themselves and to their child.
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