What is an important focus of nursing care for the dying child and his or her family?
a. Nursing care should be organized to minimize contact with the child.
b. Adequate oral intake is crucial to the dying child.
c. Families should be made aware that hearing is the last sense to stop functioning
before death.
d. It is best for the family if nursing care takes place during periods when the child is
alert.
C
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A Nursing care should minimize disruptions but not contact.
B When a child is dying, fluids should be based on the child's requests, with a
focus on comfort and preventing a dry mouth.
C Families should be encouraged to talk to the child because verbal
communication and physical touch are important both for the family and child.
D The times when the child is alert should be devoted to family contacts.
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