A mother who provides care for her ventilator-dependent child told the nurse,"My child is ill and has to go to the hospital.I think she is getting a serious infection." What other factor should the nurse assess in addition to possible infection?

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Although any of these could be True,the most probable response,because a ventilator-dependent child requires more services than almost any other child,is that the overwhelmed mother feels inadequate and desperately needs a respite.The nurse must always be alert for signs of parent stress and burnout.Acknowledging the mother's heavy responsibility will help.

A Mother Who Provides Care for Her Ventilator-Dependent Child Told