Practice Question
A nurse is teaching a newly hired nurse about the management of care for the terminal illness of a child. Which of the following statements by the newly hired nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
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Correct Answer:
"Clinicians should participate in the discussion with the family about the child's prognosis."
Rationale:
🧑⚕️ In pediatric palliative care, open, honest, and compassionate communication between the healthcare team and the family is critical. It is essential for clinicians—including nurses, physicians, and other interdisciplinary providers—to actively participate in discussions about the child's condition and prognosis.
🧑⚕️ This approach ensures that the family has accurate information, which empowers them to make informed decisions about the child's care preferences, treatment goals, and end-of-life planning.
🧑⚕️ Effective communication fosters trust, eases anxiety, and facilitates a family-centered approach to care, which is a foundational principle of pediatric palliative management.
🧑⚕️ The goal is not just to share medical facts, but to support the family emotionally and ethically, and to help guide them through complex and sensitive decision-making processes.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4