The nurse is caring for a hospitalized four-year-old boy. His parents tell the nurse that they will be back to visit at six in the evening. When he asks the nurse when his parents are coming, the nurse's best response would be which of the following?

A. "I should keep my infected child away from his brother until he has recovered."

This statement is correct. Keeping an infected child away from siblings can help prevent the spread of bronchiolitis.

B. "I should insist that anyone who comes in contact with my children thoroughly wash their hands before playing with them."

This statement is correct. Handwashing is an important preventive measure to reduce the transmission of viruses that can cause bronchiolitis.

C. "I should insist that anyone with a respiratory illness avoid contact with my children until well."

This statement is correct. Avoiding contact with individuals who have respiratory illnesses helps reduce the risk of bronchiolitis.

D. "I should make sure both my children get a vaccination for bronchiolitis this year."

This statement needs further clarification. There isn't a specific vaccine for bronchiolitis. However, vaccination against certain viruses, such as the influenza virus (flu), can help prevent respiratory infections that may lead to bronchiolitis.

A. Ask the patient to wait a little longer for the medicine to work.
This option may not be appropriate, especially if the child is experiencing significant pain. It's essential to address the child's pain promptly rather than asking them to wait, as adequate pain management is crucial for the child's well-being.
B. Review whether the morphine dose is therapeutic for his weight.
While reviewing the dose for the child's weight is important, it may not be the immediate next step in this situation. If the child is experiencing pain that persists after one hour, the priority is to address the immediate pain concern. The nurse can later review the medication orders and dosages in collaboration with the healthcare provider.
C. Call the physician immediately.
This is the most appropriate next step in this scenario. If the child is experiencing pain despite having received morphine one hour ago, contacting the physician is important to discuss the current situation, assess the need for additional pain management, and potentially make adjustments to the treatment plan.
D. Encourage the child to use television as a form of distraction.
Distraction can be a helpful complementary measure for managing pain, but it may not be sufficient in this case if the pain persists. The primary focus should be on addressing the pain through appropriate medical interventions, and calling the physician is a more urgent step.