A fourteen-year-old patient who survived a motor vehicle accident is in critical condition. At one point, the patient opens his eyes and smiles. The mother runs to the nurse and exclaims, "Look, it indicates that my son will get better soon." The best response by the nurse is:

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The best response by the nurse is, "We are doing everything we can to help your son." The nurse should emphasize that everything possible is being done because the outcome cannot be predicted. Avoid raising false hopes.

A Fourteen-Year-Old Patient Who Survived a Motor Vehicle Accident Is