A child born with Dandy Walker malformation is receiving palliative care in the pediatric unit. A nurse should:
1. Provide the parents, patient, and family members with supportive care during this time.
2. Ask the parents to be part of the plan of care as much as possible.
3. Attempt to provide a primary nurse for this particular patient on each shift.
4. All of the above are correct.
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1. Family support is important in order to provide a high quality of life in a limited amount of time.
2. Parental involvement will create a bond with the child and empower the parents.
3. A primary nurse is able to form a bond with the family and understand the needs of the child because of frequent interactions.
4. Family support is important in order to provide a high quality of life in a limited amount of time. Parental involvement will create a bond with the child and empower the parents. A primary nurse is able to form a bond with the family and understand the needs of the child because of frequent interactions.
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