The family of a school-age client is very upset because the child does not seem to know the family.The client has been admitted with pneumonia and has a high fever.What should the nurse teach this family to alleviate stress about the child's confusion? Select all that apply.

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A) The nurse will want to explain that high fever can cause confusion in the child and that this symptom will abate when the temperature returns to normal. Having the family remain at the bedside will decrease anxiety felt by the family. Teaching the family how to care for the child during the hospitalization or upon discharge will not necessarily decrease their anxiety. Telling the family the confusion will not last long is not helping them to understand the nature of the symptom.
B) The nurse will want to explain that high fever can cause confusion in the child and that this symptom will abate when the temperature returns to normal. Having the family remain at the bedside will decrease anxiety felt by the family. Teaching the family how to care for the child during the hospitalization or upon discharge will not necessarily decrease their anxiety. Telling the family the confusion will not last long is not helping them to understand the nature of the symptom.
C) The nurse will want to explain that high fever can cause confusion in the child and that this symptom will abate when the temperature returns to normal. Having the family remain at the bedside will decrease anxiety felt by the family. Teaching the family how to care for the child during the hospitalization or upon discharge will not necessarily decrease their anxiety. Telling the family the confusion will not last long is not helping them to understand the nature of the symptom.
D) The nurse will want to explain that high fever can cause confusion in the child and that this symptom will abate when the temperature returns to normal. Having the family remain at the bedside will decrease anxiety felt by the family. Teaching the family how to care for the child during the hospitalization or upon discharge will not necessarily decrease their anxiety. Telling the family the confusion will not last long is not helping them to understand the nature of the symptom.
E) The nurse will want to explain that high fever can cause confusion in the child and that this symptom will abate when the temperature returns to normal. Having the family remain at the bedside will decrease anxiety felt by the family. Teaching the family how to care for the child during the hospitalization or upon discharge will not necessarily decrease their anxiety. Telling the family the confusion will not last long is not helping them to understand the nature of the symptom.

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