Practice Question
When providing care to a dying child and his family, which would be most important?
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Correct Answer:
Focusing on the family as the unit of care
Rationale:
📌 In pediatric palliative care, the child and family are inseparable, making the family the unit of care.
📌 This approach addresses emotional, cultural, spiritual, and practical needs of caregivers and siblings, not just the patient’s symptoms.
📌 Shared decision-making, anticipatory guidance, and consistent communication reduce distress and improve satisfaction with care.
📌 Supporting family routines, memory-making, and legacy activities honors values and promotes healthy bereavement.
📌 The nurse’s role includes symptom management coaching, caregiver support, and coordination across settings to maintain comfort and dignity.
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This question is from Peds Exam 2 Fall 2025 which contains 46 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4