Maternal Child Nursing 5th Edition by McKinney- ISBN- 978-0323401708 TEST BANK Chapter 36: The Child with a Chronic Condition or Terminal Illness Verified 2024 Practice Questions and 100% Correct Answers with Explanations for Exam Preparation, Graded A+

Maternal Child Nursing 5th Edition by McKinney- ISBN- 978-0323401708 TEST BANK Chapter 36: The Child with a Chronic Condition or Terminal Illness Verified 2024 Practice Questions and 100% Correct Answers with Explanations for Exam Preparation, Graded A+ The parents of a school-age child are told that their child is diagnosed with leukemia. As the nurse caring for this child, what is the expected first response of the parents to the diagnosis of chronic illness in their child? a. Anger and resentment b. Sorrow and depression c. Shock and disbelief d. Acceptance and adjustment ANS: C According to Kübler-Ross, denial is the initial stage of the grieving process when an individual reacts with shock and disbelief to the diagnosis of chronic illness. The other responses are also part of the grieving process although not usually the initial response. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge/Remembering REF: p. 803 OBJ: Nursing Process: Assessment MSC: Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity 2. A nurse is caring for a dying child. What action by the nurse best meets the the primaryconcern of the parents? a. Giving the child pain medication on a schedule b. Placing the child on fall and safety precautions c. Providing the child with favorite foods when requested d. Ensuring the child gets the minimum fluid requirement ANS: A The primary concern of all parents of dying children is the possibility of their child feeling pain. The nurse works vigilantly to assess and treat the child’s pain. The other options are also important considerations but usually not the priority concern. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application/Applying REF: p. 815 OBJ: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: Client Needs: Physiologic Integrity