A grieving mother sobs "All this is just so useless…I am useless…nothing I am doing is going to make my baby well.". The nurse's most therapeutic response would be:
a. "Your constant loving care does more for your baby than any medicine.".
b. "Don't worry. The nursing staff can take over the care any time you want.".
c. "Oh, be brave! This is hard, but getting upset won't help your baby.".
d. "I know exactly how you feel.".
A
The parents should be praised for the care they are giving to their child. The family should be encouraged to discuss their feelings now and to encourage communication about the death with the child. There is no way the nurse can know exactly how this mother feels!
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