The nurse is caring for a dying child. The nurse understands that the major goal for a child who is dying is to:
1. Promote comfort and keep the child pain-free.
2. Ensure that a good relationship is maintained with the family.
3. Keep the child entertained so she does not think about dying.
4. Maintain a busy schedule for child and family members.
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Rationale:
1. The major goal for the dying child is to promote comfort and keep the child pain-free. Provide analgesia to promote opitmal pain relief.
2. Maintaining a good relationship is important but not a major goal for the child's care.
3. Keeping the child entertained is good, but he needs to voice his feelings about death and dying.
4. A dying child does not have the energy to maintain a busy schedule.
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