The child development specialist explains to the nursing students ...

[krzymel]

The child development specialist explains to the nursing students that therapeutic play has several functions, including which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Allows children to demonstrate their emotions
  B.
  Decreases stress associated with hospitalization
  C.
  Gives parents a break from watching their child
  D.
  Helps correct children's misconceptions about care
  E.
  May help child learn new coping skills

Question 2

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to the parents of a 3-year-old going home after minor surgery. What information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A.
  Actions and side effects of prescribed medication
  B.
  Activity that is expected and encouraged
  C.
  How to take the child's rectal temperature
  D.
  Signs and symptoms of infection
  E.
  When the child can eat and drink again

[ankilker]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
Therapeutic play has several purposes, including allowing children to demonstrate their emotions, decreasing stress, helping to correct misconceptions about treatments, and helping the child learn to cope with and master stressful situations. A purpose is not to give the parents a break.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D, E
Discharge teaching after minor surgery involves many items, including actions and side effects of prescribed medications; activity that is allowed, expected, and should be encouraged; signs and symptoms of infection; and when the child can eat and drink again. Usually, temperature on children is taken via the axillary route.