The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old with short bowel syndrome as a result of trauma to the small intestine. The girl's mother is extremely anxious and tells the nurse she is afraid she will never learn how to care for her daughter at home
How should the nurse respond? A) "I will help you become an expert on your daughter's care."
B) "You must learn how to care for your daughter at home."
C) "You really need the support of your husband."
D) "There is a lot to learn, and you need a positive attitude."
A
Response:
The nurse needs to empower families to become the experts on their child's needs and condition via education and participation in care. The most positive approach is to let the mother know the nurse will support her and help her become an expert on her daughter's care. Telling the mother that she must learn how to care for her daughter or that she must have a positive attitude would not be helpful. Telling her that she needs the support of her husband is irrelevant and unhelpful.
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