The nurse comes into the room of a child who was just diagnosed with a chronic disability. The child's parents begin to yell at the nurse about a variety of concerns. The nurse's best response is
a. "What is really wrong?"
b. "Being angry is only natural."
c. "Yelling at me will not change things."
d. "I will come back when you settle down."
B
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A These responses, although possible, are not the likely reason for this anger.
B Parental anger after the diagnosis of a child with a chronic disability is a
common response. One of the most common targets for parental anger is
members of the staff. The nurse should recognize the common response of anger
to the diagnosis and allow the family to ventilate.
C These responses, although possible, are not the likely reason for this anger.
D These responses, although possible, are not the likely reason for this anger.
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