An appropriate nursing intervention when providing comfort and support for a child whose death is imminent is to:
a. Limit care to essentials.
b. Avoid playing music near the child.
c. Explain to the child the need for constant measurement of vital signs.
d. Whisper to the child instead of using a normal voice.
ANS: A
When death is imminent, care should be limited to interventions for palliative care. Music may be used to provide comfort for the child. Vital signs do not need to be measured frequently. The nurse should speak to the child in a clear, distinct voice.
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