A bone marrow biopsy will be performed on a 7-year-old girl. She wants her mother to hold her during the procedure. How should the nurse respond?
a. Holding your child is unsafe.
b. Holding may help your child relax.
c. Hospital policy prohibits this interaction.
d. Holding your child is unnecessary given the child's age.
ANS: B
The mother's preference for assisting, observing, or waiting outside the room should be assessed, as well as the child's preference for parental presence. The child's choice should be respected. This will most likely help the child through the procedure. If the mother and child agree, then the mother is welcome to stay. Her familiarity with the procedure should be assessed and potential safety risks identified (mother may sit in chair). Hospital policies should be reviewed to ensure that they incorporate family-centered care.
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