CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

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When a mother of a pediatric patient who is admitted to the intensive care unit with multiple injuries sees her child for the first time, she cries out that she didn’t mean to hurt her baby. The nurse should:

Advise the relative to visit and comfort the mother
Call the child abuse hotline and report a possible case of abuse
Respond by saying “you must feel guilty after you hurt your baby”
Offer support by saying “this must be difficult for you”

Explanation

Answer - D - The nurse should offer support by saying “this must be difficult for you.” This response communicates concern and acceptance of the individual.

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