Which client in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) would most benefit from palliative care?
1. A child with end-stage leukemia.
2. A child with a broken arm after a motor vehicle accident.
3. A child with burn injuries to the legs.
4. A child with recurrent asthma.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: A child with burn injuries to the legs will benefit most from palliative care to help control pain, anxiety, sleep disturbances, etc. The child with end-stage leukemia will benefit from hospice care. The child with a broken arm or recurrent asthma will not need palliative care.
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