Psychosocial Integrity
The nurse is working on a pediatric unit. The client is a 13-month-old child diagnosed with failure to thrive. The parents report that the child cries frequently, does not like to be held, and will not eat. The nurse learns that the child’s uncle lives in the house with the family. When the uncle visits in the hospital, the nurse notices the child acting differently and turning away from the uncle. Sometimes the child’s heart rate increases when the uncle is present. The nurse should take which of the following actions FIRST?
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