The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old child admitted to the acute care pediatric unit following ingestion of cleaning supplies. When the nurse enters the room, the mother says, "This hospital is terrible
None of the nurses know what they're doing, and the doctor doesn't seem to care at all about my child." The nurse interprets this statement as indicating: 1. The mother will probably sue the hospital for malpractice because the child received inadequate care.
2. The nursing supervisor needs to be informed of the poor care delivered to this client.
3. The mother feels guilty about the child's injury and is directing her anger at the staff.
4. Someone on the staff failed to create a trusting relationship with the mother, and she is angry at everyone.
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Rationale: Parents respond differently to hospitalization of a child, and some might feel guilty for not better protecting the child, which can result in anger, sadness, or withdrawal.
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