The 4-year-old sibling of a new baby comes in with the parents for the newborn's first health supervision visit and asks multiple questions about the baby and what the nurse is doing.
Which statement is most indicative of therapeutic communication with this child? 1. I know you must have lots of questions. Your parents will be able to talk to you about all of it later.
2. I am making sure your baby brother is doing okay. Would you like to help me look him over?
3. Your parents brought your brother in to us to make sure he is doing okay, so can you ask your questions later?
4. I think your questions are distracting me; can you read this book for me while I finish this exam?
Question 2
During a four-month-old infant's well-child checkup, the nurse discusses introduction of solid foods into the infant's diet.
Although the nurse recommends delaying the introduction of many foods into the diet, which food(s) will the nurse discuss delaying because they increase the risk for food allergy? 1. Honey
2. Carrots, beets, and spinach
3. Pork
4. Cow's milk, eggs, and peanuts