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A 4-year-old girl has been admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumococcal pneumonia. Her parents are extremely distraught over her condition and the fact she has not wanted to eat anything for the past 2 days. Which nursing approach would be most important to take to help alleviate the high anxiety level of these parents?a) Avoid telling the parents unnecessary facts regarding her prognosis.b) Tell the parents that their child is receiving the best care possible.c) Allow the parents to remain with the child as much as possible.d) Encourage the parents to return home and get some rest.

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Answer: C. Allow the parents to remain with the child as much as possible.

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Answer:b

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Assurancing the parents that their child will get the best treatment seems to be the best option, it shows that they competent enough to take care of the child

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