The mother had given care to her ventilator-dependent child and was now talking to the nurse
The mother said, "My child is ill and has to go to the hospital. I think she is getting a serious infection." What does the nurse need to assess in addition to possible infection?
A. Child abuse by the mom
B. Dehydration from the child not drinking enough
C. Mom's level of exhaustion and stress
D. Whether the ventilator equipment needs a thorough cleaning
ANS: C
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