A 12-year-old child with congenital heart block codes in the Emergency Department. The parents witness this and stare at the resuscitation scene unfolding before them. Which is the best nursing intervention in this situation?

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Asking the parents to sit near the child's face and hold his hand is the best nursing intervention in this situation. It allows the parents to feel involved and comfort the child while also staying out of the way of medical staff performing resuscitation efforts. Asking the parents to help with bagging or standing at the foot of the cart may not be appropriate if they are not trained in these techniques, and asking them to leave could increase their stress and anxiety during an already difficult situation.

A 12-Year-Old Child with Congenital Heart Block Codes in the Emergency