The nurse is talking to the parent of a child with special needs. The parent has expressed worry about how to support the siblings at home. What suggestion is appropriate for the nurse to give to the parent?

Question

a. "You should help the siblings see the similarities and differences between themselves and your child with special needs."
b. "You should explain that your child with special needs should be included in all activities that the siblings participate in even if they are reluctant."
c. "You should give the siblings many caregiving tasks for your child with special needs so the siblings feel involved."
d. "You should intervene when there are differences between your child with special needs and the siblings."

Answer 1

ANS: A
Appropriate information to give to a parent who wants to support the siblings of a child with special needs includes helping the siblings see the differences and similarities between themselves and the child with special needs to promote an understanding environment. The parent should be encouraged to allow the siblings to participate in activities that do not always include the child with special needs, to limit caregiving responsibilities, and to allow the children to settle their own differences rather than step in all the time.