A family member discusses with the nurse how he would like to be present during any procedures being done to the child. What should the nurse know regarding this request?
1. The child will benefit greatly from family member presence and participation.
2. The child will act out if the parents are present during procedures.
3. The child will be embarrassed for the parents to see her crying.
4. The child would prefer to be alone during the procedure.
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Rationale:
1. Parental participation prepares the family for care that will be required when the child goes home. The child benefits greatly from parental presence and participation. The child experiences reduced emotional distress and anxiety if the parents are present.
2. The child is not more likely to act out during procedures when the parent is present.
3. The child will be comforted, not embarrassed, by the parent's presence during the procedure.
4. Unless the child is old enough to make this request personally, this assumption cannot be made.
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