The nurse notices that the mother of a child with cerebral palsy corrects and redoes many of the things the nurse does for her child. What is the nurse's most appropriate response to this mother?
a. "Would you like to do all of your child's care?"
b. "I'm doing the very best job that I can with your child."
c. "Why don't you go have a cup of coffee? You are going to be exhausted if you don't take a break."
d. "I'd love for you to share with me some of the special things you do for your child."
ANS: D
The person who cares daily for the child with a chronic illness can provide information that will best guarantee continuity of care between the home and the hospital.
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