Which situation poses the greatest challenge to the nurse working with a child and family?

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Emergency hospitalization involves: (1)limited time for preparation both for the child and family,(2)situations that cause fear for the family that the child may die or be permanently disabled,and (3)a high level of activity,which can foster further anxiety.Although preparation time may be limited with a 24-hour observation,this situation does not usually involve the acuteness of the situation and the high levels of anxiety associated with emergency admission.Outpatient admission generally involves preparation time for the family and child.Because of the lower level of acuteness in this setting,anxiety levels are not as high.Rehabilitation admission follows a serious illness or disease.This type of unit may resemble a home environment,which decreases the child's and family's anxiety.

Which Situation Poses the Greatest Challenge to the Nurse Working