While caring for her critically ill child,a mother becomes distraught and begins to cry loudly while stroking the child's face.Which is the best response by the nurse?

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Taking the mother out of the room and offering comfort would be the most appropriate response to the mother's distress. This allows the mother to express her emotions and provides support for her during a difficult time. Explaining the procedure or distracting the mother from her emotions would not address the underlying issue of the mother's distress and could potentially make the situation worse. Telling the mother to control herself is insensitive and dismissive of the mother's emotions.

While Caring for Her Critically Ill Child,a Mother Becomes Distraught