When the family of a child with acute gastroenteritis asks about ...

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When the family of a child with acute gastroenteritis asks about giving their child a diet of bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast or tea, the best response by the nurse would be:
 
  a. This would be a good diet because it is easily digested; however, the toast needs to be soaked in tea to soften it.
  b. This diet needs to be modified slightly to include either the applesauce or the bananas but not both.
  c. Do not use this diet, because it is low in energy, protein, and fat.
  d. Avoid this diet, because it is low in glucose, sodium, and potassium.

Question 2

A defined period of time in which a child is removed from activities and social interactions because of unacceptable behavior is called a:
 
  a. punishment c. respite
  b. time-out d. seclusion

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Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect: When a family asks about giving their child who has acute gastroenteritis a diet of bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast or tea, the best response by the nurse would not be This would be a good diet because it is easily digested; however, the toast needs to be soaked in tea to soften it.
B Incorrect: When a family asks about giving their child who has acute gastroenteritis a diet of bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast or tea, the best response by the nurse would not be This diet needs to be modified slightly to include either the applesauce or the bananas but not both.
C Correct: When the family of a child with acute gastroenteritis asks about giving their child a diet of bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast or tea, the best response by the nurse would be Do not use this diet, because it is low in energy, protein, and fat.
D Incorrect: When a family asks about giving their child who has acute gastroenteritis a diet of bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast or tea, the best response by the nurse would not be Avoid this diet, because it is low in glucose, sodium, and potassium.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Incorrect. The use of time-out avoids punishment.
B Correct. Time-out is an effective disciplinary strategy that involves removing positive reinforcement for unacceptable behavior. It is a defined period of time in which the child is removed from activities and social interactions. The goal of time-out is to interrupt a pattern of negative behavior. The child should be placed in an area that is unstimulating and safe for about 1 minute for every year of age.
C Incorrect. Not the term for this disciplinary strategy.
D Incorrect. Seclusion may not be safe for a toddler or young child, and hence is not correct.