ATI RN
ATI Nur 307 Pediatrics Final Exam Questions
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A nurse is teaching the parents of a school-age child about palliative care.
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Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: The primary goal of palliative care is to improve your child's quality of life. This is the correct statement to include because palliative care aims to provide relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness, with the goal of improving the quality of life for both the child and the family.
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1. Palliative care focuses on providing comfort and support to the child and family, rather than solely on curing the illness.
2. It addresses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, aiming to enhance the overall well-being of the child.
3. Palliative care can be integrated alongside curative treatment to improve the child's quality of life throughout the illness.
4. By prioritizing quality of life, palliative care helps the child and family navigate the challenges of a serious illness with dignity and compassion.
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A: Incorrect - Palliative care can begin at any stage of a serious illness, not just when a specific prognosis
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