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Psychosocial Integrity

The nurse develops a plan of care for a 1-month-old infant diagnosed with intussusception. Which nursing measure would be most effective to provide psychosocial support for the parent–child relationship?

ExplanationRooming-in is effective for reducing separation anxiety and preserving the parent–child relationship. Educational materials may be beneficial, but they will not provide psychosocial support for the parent–child relationship. Home nutritional support is not usually necessary in the situation described. Parents are under stress when a child is ill and hospitalized, and telling a parent to go home and sleep will not relieve this stress.