Identify the most appropriate nursing response to a parent who tells the nurse, "I don't want my child to know she is dying."
a. "I shall respect your decision. I won't say anything to your child."
b. "Don't you think she has a right to know about her condition?"
c. "Would you like me to arrange for the physician to speak with your child?"
d. "I'll answer any questions she asks me as honestly as I can."
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A As the caregiver and advocate, the nurse should first meet the child's needs.
B This is a judgmental response and could affect the nurse's relationship with the
child's parents.
C This response does not address the parent's statement.
D Nurses can inform parents that they will not initiate any discussion with the child
but that they intend to respond openly and honestly if and when the child initiates
such a discussion.
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