The parents of a hospitalized 9-month-old infant ask if their ...

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The parents of a hospitalized 9-month-old infant ask if their preschool child may visit his younger sibling. What understanding would assist the nurse most in formulating a response?
 
  a. Preschool children can be disruptive in the hospital environment.
  b. Seeing his younger sibling would probably frighten the preschooler and thus should be avoided.
  c. The sibling could view the infant from the doorway but not enter the room to prevent the spread of microorganisms.
  d. The preschooler needs to visit his infant sister to reassure himself that she is all right.

Question 2

The nurse must make a room assignment for a 16-year-old with cystic fibrosis. Which roommate would be the most appropriate for this patient?
 
  a. A 4-year-old child who had an appendectomy
  b. A 10-year-old child with sickle cell disease in vaso-occlusive crisis
  c. A 15-year-old with type 1 diabetes mellitus
  d. To assign the adolescent to a private room

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Siblings are affected by a child's hospitalization. Their ability to cope is influenced by their age, experience, and intactness of the family.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Adolescents usually do better in rooms with one or more roommates than in single rooms. The adolescent would do best with a roommate who is closest to his or her age and also lives with a chronic illness.

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