Author Question: The nurse advises the parents of a 6-year-old to try and ensure at least ______ hours of sleep daily ... (Read 28 times)

Chloeellawright · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse advises the parents of a 6-year-old to try and ensure at least ______ hours of sleep daily for the child.

ANS:

Question 2

A 10-year-old child with disabilities is begging her parents for a dog. When at the pediatric clinic, the parents inquire about possible benefits pet ownership may provide to their child.

What benefits of pet ownership should the nurse indicate? (Select all that apply.)
a.
Decrease the need for physical therapy
b.
Lower blood pressure
c.
Improve communication
d.
Foster trust
e.
Ease path to socialization

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

Answer to Question 1

11

The 6-year-old school-age child needs at least 11 hours of sleep.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D, E
Studies have documented the positive influence of pet ownership on improving the medical and psychological outcome after illness or surgery. Disabled children especially benefit from interacting with pets. The interaction with animals can lower blood pressure and heart rate, reduce loneliness and feelings of isolation, improve communication, foster trust, and motivate participation in physical therapy. Pets allow the ill child who feels separated from other people to feel companionship and acceptance. Shy children often find pet ownership eases the path to socialization with others who initiate contact because of the pet.