Author Question: A 6-year-old is hospitalized for asthma. Which of the following activities would be appropriate to ... (Read 41 times)

vicotolentino · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A 6-year-old is hospitalized for asthma. Which of the following activities would be appropriate to help this child resolve the crisis of hospitalization?

1. Crayons and a coloring book
2. A 1000-piece puzzle to complete
3. A CD player with soothing CDs
4. A Nerf football to throw around the room

Question 2

The nurse assists the family of a 9-year-old with nutritional information. A recommended af-ter-school snack for a child this age is:

1. Milk shakes
2. Potato chips
3. Plain popcorn
4. Bite-size candy

jasonq · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1
Providing a 6-year-old with crayons and a book to color in would be an age-appropriate activity to help the child with the crisis of hospitalization. Painting, drawing, playing computer games, and making models allow children to practice and improve newly refined skills. A 1000-piece puzzle would be too much for a 6-year-old to complete. A CD player with soothing CDs would not be an age-appropriate activity for a 6-year-old. Throwing a Nerf football around the room may not be appropriate for a hospitalized child with asthma.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3
Plain popcorn, fresh fruit, raw vegetables, cheese, skim-milk pudding, and hot chocolate are ap-propriate after-school snacks. Thick milk shakes would be high in fat and calories. There are bet-ter food choices for after-school snacks. Potato chips should be discouraged as a snack because they are high in fat and low in nutritional value. Candy bars should be discouraged as a snack because they are high in fat and calories, are low in nutrition, and are cariogenic.