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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Immediately escorting the parents to a quiet, private room will provide them with a comfortable and private setting to receive the news of their child's passing. This will also allow them to process their emotions and grief, without the added stress of being in a public waiting room. It is important to use sensitive and compassionate language when communicating the news, and it is best for a doctor or other medical professional to do so.

An Adolescent Experiencing Status Asthmaticus Was Rushed to the Emergency