The parents of a child who is critically injured wish to stay in the room while the child is receiving emergency care. The nurse should:
1. Ask the physician if the parents can stay with the child.
2. Allow the parents to stay with the child.
3. Escort the parents to the waiting room and assure them that they can see their child soon.
4. Tell the parents that they do not need to stay with the child.
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Rationale 1: The physician does not make the decision whether the parents stay with the child; the parents make the decision.
Rationale 2: Parents should be allowed to stay with their child if they wish to do so. This position is supported by the Emergency Nurses Association and is a key aspect of family-centered care.
Rationale 3: Parents should be allowed to stay with their child if they wish instead of going to the waiting room where they lack privacy.
Rationale 4: The parents need to make the decision about staying with their child without input from the nurse.
Global Rationale:
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