The nurse is working with a child who is hospitalized and in traction. The parents of this child share with the nurse that the child is very angry with them at times
They share that they are hurt and frustrated by this anger because they are staying with the child and doing all they can to make the experience less traumatic. Which of the following is the nurse's best response? a. "Go on, tell me more about how you are feeling right now."
b. "Let me have a talk with your child and if I am not successful, we can get the psychologist to talk with the child about this anger."
c. "Your child is displacing anger about being immobilized on you because you are safe targets, safer than the physicians and nurses."
d. "Do you have any ideas why your child is so angry at you?"
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A Incorrect. This response encourages the parents to further express their feelings but does not explain the rationale for the child's behavior.
B Incorrect. Immobility deprives the child of a natural outlet for feelings. This child's behavior is a normal response to being immobilized and does not require intervention of a psychologist.
C Correct. Children who are immobilized may exhibit a variety of psychological responses. The child may become angry, uncooperative, or engage in aggressive behaviors (especially toward the caregivers). It is important for the nurse to reassure caregivers that they should not take it personally. The child is displacing anger on them because they are safe targets, safer than the physicians and nurses.
D Incorrect. This is not a helpful response because the parents are asking the nurse for an explanation of the child's anger.
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