The parents of a critically injured child wish to stay in the room while the child is receiving emergency care. The nurse should
1. escort the parents to the waitingroom and assure them that they can see their child soon.
2. allow the parents to stay with thechild.
3. ask the physician if the parents canstay with the child.
4. tell the parents that they do not needto stay with the child.
Answer:2
Rationale:Parents should be allowed to stay with their child if they wish to do so. This position is supported by the Emergency Nurses Association and is a key aspect of family-centered care.
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