Question

Nursing Care Plan 31-1: The Child with a Congenital Heart Disease

9. The nurse enters Baby D.’s room and notices her mother sitting at her bedside crying. She states, “I don’t know how I will deal with her having heart surgery.” What would be an appropriate initial response to Ms. B.?

Nursing Care Plan 34-1: The Patient with Depression

10. Mr. W. is admitted to the psychiatric unit and placed on suicidal precautions. Mr. W. sits stoically staring out the window and does not respond to the nurse’s greeting. What safety interventions should the team incorporate into Mr. W.’s care while in suicide precautions?

Answer 1

Answer: Ms. B needs the counseling as well as education regarding the benefits which can be avail if her child get heart surgery. She should know that her child will be fine after the surgery. She needs to be strong enough to support her child.

Answer: Nurse should intervene about the thoughts of the Mr. W. Nurse should ensure that he is in a proper state. Nurse should talk to the patient about the particular things or any topic to divert the mind of the patient.