A 4-year-old girl has been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumococcal pneumonia. Her parents are extremely distraught over her condition and the fact she has not wanted to eat anything for the past 2 days
Which nursing approach would be most important to take to help alleviate the high anxiety level of these parents?
A) Allow the parents to remain with the child as much as possible.
B) Encourage the parents to return home and get some rest.
C) Tell the parents that their child is receiving the best care possible.
D) Avoid telling the parents unnecessary facts regarding her prognosis.
A
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