What elements help a child cope successfully with a critical care crisis? (Select all that apply.)
a. An outside support system
b. Resilient personality
c. The health care team applying family-centered concepts to help the family cope with the illness
d. A supportive family
e. Treating the patient as an adult
A, B, C, D
Three elements help a child cope successfully with a crisis: (1) a resilient personality, (2) a supportive family, and (3) an outside support system. The critical care health team members serve as the outside support system, applying the family-centered concept as they reinforce and strengthen the coping efforts of the child and family.
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