Author Question: A nurse is caring for four patients; three are toddlers and one is a preschooler. Which represents ... (Read 51 times)

brutforce · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A nurse is caring for four patients; three are toddlers and one is a preschooler. Which represents the major stressor of hospitalization for these four patients?

a. Separation anxiety
b. Loss of control
c. Fear of bodily injury
d. Fear of pain

Question 2

Which behaviors by the nurse indicate therapeutic nurse-family boundaries? (Select all that apply.)

a. Nurse visits family on days off.
b. House rules are negotiated.
c. Nurse buys child expensive gifts.
d. Communication is open and two-way.

Jbrasil · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The major stressor for children from infancy through the preschool years is separation anxiety, also called anaclitic depression. This is a major stressor of hospitalization. Loss of control, fear of bodily injury, and fear of pain are all stressors associated with hospitalization. However, separation from family is a primary stressor in this age group.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D
A home care nurse can establish therapeutic nurse-family boundaries by negotiating house rules and ensuring that communication is open and two-way. Visiting the family of off-duty days and buying expensive gifts for the child would be boundary crossing and nontherapeutic.