The nurse is caring for a dying child. The nurse understands that the major goal for a child who is dying is which of the following?
1. Promote comfort and keep the child pain-free
2. Ensure that a good relationship is maintained with the family
3. Keep the child entertained so she does not think about dying
4. Maintain a busy schedule for child and family members
1. Promote comfort and keep the child pain-free
Rationale:
The major goal for the dying child is to promote comfort and keep the child pain-free by providing analgesia to promote optimal pain relief. Maintaining a good relationship is important but not a major goal for the child's care. Keeping the child entertained is good, but the child needs to voice her feelings about death and dying. A dying child does not have the energy to maintain a busy schedule.
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