The nurse is consulting with a child life specialist (CLS) to ...

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The nurse is consulting with a child life specialist (CLS) to help minimize the stress of hospitalization for a child. Which of the following services would the CLS provide? Select all answers that apply.
 
  A) Medical preparation for tests, surgeries, and other medical procedures
  B) Support before and after, but not during, medical procedures
  C) Activities to support normal growth and development
  D) Grief and bereavement support
  E) Emergency room interventions for children and families
  F) Only inpatient consultations with families

Question 2

A school-age child with a rash over the abdomen now has a bright red tongue. The health care provider is going to begin treatment for scarlet fever. On which medication should the nurse instruct the mother for the child's care?
 
  A) Aspirin
  B) Steroids
  C) Antibiotics
  D) Antifungal medication

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Answer to Question 1

C, D, E
Feedback:
The CLS would provide activities to support normal growth and development, grief and bereavement support, and emergency room interventions for children and families. The CLS would also provide nonmedical preparation for tests, surgeries, and other medical procedures; support during medical procedures; and outpatient consultation with families.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Because the underlying reason for scarlet fever is a streptococcal infection, a course of antibiotics will be prescribed. Aspirin is not usually provided to children for fever control. Steroids are not used to treat scarlet fever. The child's red tongue is not because of an oral fungal infection.