An adolescent experiencing status asthmaticus was rushed to the Emergency Department by ambulance.The parents arrive and ask to see their child.The triage nurse at the reception desk knows that the adolescent was pronounced dead on arrival.At this moment,the triage nurse's best intervention is to do which of the following?

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In a situation like this, the best intervention is to immediately escort the parents to a private room and inform them of what has happened in a compassionate manner. This allows the parents to receive the news in a private and supportive environment and can also prevent any potential emotional outbursts in a public area. Options A and B are not appropriate as they do not attend to the immediate needs of the parents. Option D is too blunt and insensitive.

An Adolescent Experiencing Status Asthmaticus Was Rushed to the Emergency