The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner sees a 6yearold child after a
hospitalization for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) in which the child's grandfather was killed. The parent states that it is difficult to get the child to stop talking about the accident and is worried that the child will have permanent emotional scars. What will the nurse practitioner suggest?

Question

The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner sees a 6­year­old child after a
hospitalization for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) in which the child's grandfather was killed. The parent states that it is difficult to get the child to stop talking about the accident and is worried that the child will have permanent emotional scars. What will the nurse practitioner suggest?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Encouraging the child to express and examine feelings is the most appropriate action for the nurse practitioner to take in this situation. It allows for the child to process their emotions and the event, which is an important step in healing and moving forward. Simply reassuring the child or redirecting conversations may not address the underlying emotional impact of the MVA and the loss of a loved one.

The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Sees a 6­year­old Child

The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Sees a 6yearold Child