A child will be hospitalized in the following week. In order to decrease the child's and parents' stress related to the hospitalization, which action by the clinic nurse would be most helpful?
A.
Arrange for the family to visit the hospital and have a tour.
B.
Give the family written information on visiting hours.
C.
Introduce the family to another family whose child is hospitalized.
D.
Suggest the family "take a break" and not stay with the child.
ANS: A
There are several ways to decrease the stress of a planned hospitalization, one of which is to arrange a visit to the hospital where all involved can have a tour and visit the unit where the child will be staying. Written information is always good, but is not the best way to diminish stress.
Some families may be open to being introduced to others, but the nurse must take care to obtain permission first or risk a HIPAA violation. Parents are the main source of comfort for their children, so often a parent will stay with a hospitalized child.
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