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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Pediatrics

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A mother tells the nurse “the doctor said that my child has pulmonic stenosis. What does it mean?” The nurse’s best response should be:
  1. “What else did the doctor say about the disease”
  2. “It means that the baby has a heart failure”
  3. “Let me call your doctor so that your questions will be answered correctly”
  4. “You seemed very concerned. Your baby has a great doctor anyway”
Explanation
Answer: A - The nurse needs to know how much information the mother has before giving any information. We know that the disease is narrowing at the entrance to the pulmonary artery and may vary in severity and treatment. Calling the doctor at this point abdicates the role of the nurse.
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