An Adolescent Experiencing Status Asthmaticus Was Rushed to the Emergency

Multiple Choice

An adolescent experiencing status asthmaticus was rushed to the Emergency Department by ambulance. The parents arrive and ask to see their child. The triage nurse at the reception desk knows that the adolescent was pronounced dead on arrival. At this moment, the triage nurse's best intervention is to do which of the following?

A) Ask the parents to please take a seat in the waiting room.
B) Immediately escort the parents to a quiet, private room.
C) Tell the parents that they must wait because only the doctor can talk with them.
D) Immediately tell the parents, "I'm sorry, but your child didn't make it."