A teenager has been admitted to the hospital with respiratory complications related to Duchenne muscular dystrophy. How can the nurse best provide support for the parents, who are the caretakers of this adolescent?
a) Assume responsibility for the teen's daily care while accepting input from parents and the teen
b) Encourage the parents to assist their child with his activities of daily living while hospitalized
c) Teach the parents how to add chest physical therapy to the care they provide
d) Provide accommodations for both parents to room-in with their teen
Answer: a)Assume responsibility for the teen's daily care while accepting input from parents and the teen
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