A non-English-speaking school-age client is hospitalized with encephalitis and is experiencing delirium. Which intervention promotes a therapeutic environment for this child and family?
A) Making sure the parents can set up the treatments for their child
B) Encouraging the family to remain at the bedside with the client
C) Making sure the child comes back for the follow-up appointment
D) Providing written instructions before discharge
Answer: B
Encouraging the family to remain at the bedside with the client will promote a therapeutic environment for a client experiencing delirium caused by encephalitis. All of the other interventions are important for the discharge planning of this client.
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