Siblings of a client in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) are preparing to visit their brother, who was hit by a car while riding his bike. Which intervention by the nurse will assist the siblings in preparing for the visit?

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Explaining what the siblings will hear and see when they visit will help them prepare and decrease anxiety. Spending time developing a relationship with the siblings is important, but not a specific intervention for preparing them for the visit. Having the parents go with the siblings when they visit may not alleviate their fears and may even increase anxiety. Encouraging the siblings to talk to a social worker may be helpful, but it is not necessary in this situation.

Siblings of a Client in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)