Author Question: What should the nurse, preparing to collect an admission history from parents who have recently ... (Read 54 times)

kamilo84 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

What should the nurse, preparing to collect an admission history from parents who have recently emigrated from Russia, keep in mind?

a. Eye-to-eye contact is considered disrespectful.
b. Touching the child's head means the nurse is superior.
c. Smiling is inappropriate in a serious situation.
d. Staring is a sign of the nurse's rudeness.

Question 2

When a 2-year-old returns to her hospital room following a diagnostic procedure, her parents are not available, and the child is crying loudly. Which technique is most appropriate to alleviate the child's distress?

a. Rock the child gently to sleep.
b. Play with the child using pop-up toys.
c. Role play with the child to act out her feelings.
d. Ask the child to draw a picture about her feelings.

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
In Russia, a smile indicates happiness and is inappropriate in a serious or sad situation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Distractions such as blowing bubbles, looking through a kaleidoscope, and playing with pop-up toys may help reduce anxiety and pain.