The parents of a 3-year-old admitted for recurrent diarrhea are upset that the practitioner has not told them what is going on with their child. What is the priority intervention for this family?

The parents of a 3-year-old admitted for recurrent diarrhea are upset that the practitioner has not told them what is going on with their child. What is the priority intervention for this family?


a. Answer all of the parents questions about the childs illness.

b. Immediately page the practitioner to come to the unit to speak with the family.

c. Help the family develop a written list of specific questions to ask the practitioner.

d. Inform the family of the time that hospital rounds are made so that they can be present.


Answer: C


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