The nurse is talking with the parent of a child newly diagnosed with a chronic illness.The parent is upset and tearful.The nurse asks,"Who do you talk to when something is worrying you?" What is the nurse's intention when asking this question?

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This is very important information for the nurse to obtain and constitutes an appropriate part of an accurate assessment.This question will provide information about the marital relationship (does the parent speak to the spouse?),alternate support systems,and the parent's ability to communicate.By assessing these areas,the nurse can facilitate the parent's identification and use of community resources as needed.The nurse is obtaining information to help support the parent through the diagnosis.The parent is not in need of additional parenting help at this time.

The Nurse Is Talking with the Parent of a Child