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What is the nurse's best advice to a parent about a preschooler's imaginary friend?
 
  a. Having imaginary friends is a sign that the child has low self-esteem.
  b. It is common for preschoolers to have imaginary friends.
  c. Preschoolers invent an imaginary friend when they feel overwhelmed.
  d. The best approach to dealing with an imaginary friend is to ignore them.

Question 2

What intervention might the nurse suggest as helpful for the child with enuresis?
 
  a. Applying an electric pad that gently shocks the child
  b. Waking the child several times during the night to urinate
  c. Decreasing fluid intake after the evening meal
  d. Increasing dietary fiber intake



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Imaginary friends are common and normal during the preschool period and serve many purposes, such as relief from loneliness, mastery of fears, and acting as a scapegoat.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
If a child is experiencing enuresis, liquids after dinner should be limited and the child should routinely void before going to bed.





 

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