The nurse is beginning a shift of caring for a 38-year-old adult female who has just been admitted to the ICU of a hospital after being shot and critically wounded
The nurse is told that the patient's mother is anxiously waiting to see her daughter. Which of the following statements best reflect a nurse's understands of the mother's needs?
1. "Tell her she can spend time with her after I am finished."
2. "Tell her that her daughter will need to rest after I have made her comfortable."
3. "Tell her that her daughter needs time alone to rest."
4. "Tell her to come to the room and I will explain how I am caring for her daughter."
ANS: 4
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1 This option does not allow for the mother to ask questions of the nurse.
2 Suggesting that a mother cannot be with her daughter does not address her concerns.
3 The mother's presence may have decrease the daughter's anxiety and allowed for better rest.
4 Including the family member while providing care may minimize her anxiety and allow her the opportunity to ask questions.
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