Author Question: A nurse is asked to describe the concept of attachment between a young child and the caregiver to a ... (Read 83 times)

tiara099 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A nurse is asked to describe the concept of attachment between a young child and the caregiver to a group of families planning to adopt internationally.

Which of the following statements made by the nurse describes the qualities involved in attachment of the parent and child? Select all that apply. a. being emotionally available
b. allowing the child to grieve independently for the loss of his or her familiar surroundings
c. offer protection and warmth to the child despite attachment challenges
d. set firm parameters and allow the child to deal with disappointment

Question 2

You are working as a pediatric nurse on the pediatric unit and assigned to work with a school-aged child who is on bed rest. This child cannot go to the playroom.

What is the most helpful thing you can do to reduce stress and anxiety for this child? a. Offer extra ice cream and special desserts if allowed on the child's diet.
b. Get two puppets and have a conversation with the child holding one and you holding the other puppet.
c. Talk to the child several times during the shift, assuring him that he has nothing to be anxious about.
d. Give the child a book to read about what it is like for a child to be in the hospital.

Galvarado142 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, C

Feedback
Correct To promote attachment between a child and the caregiver, it is necessary for the caregiver to be emotionally available for the child.
To promote attachment between a child and the caregiver, the caregiver should offer protection and warmth to the child despite attachment challenges.
Incorrect Allowing the child to grieve independently would not offer comfort and a sense of security, both important components for facilitating attachment.
Setting parameters and allowing the child to deal with disappointment would not likely facilitate attachment, as such actions would not facilitate the development of security and trust.

Answer to Question 2

B

Feedback
A Incorrect. For the school-aged child who is on bed rest and unable to go to the playroom, offering extra ice cream and special desserts will not be the most helpful thing you can do to reduce stress and anxiety for this child.
B Correct. It is difficult for children to resist play, but if they cannot go to the playroom, observing the play of other children, puppet shows or play at the bedside is appropriate.
C Incorrect. For the school-aged child who is on bed rest and unable to go to the playroom, talking to the child several times during the shift, assuring him that he has nothing to be anxious about will not be the most helpful thing you can do to reduce stress and anxiety for this child.
D Incorrect. For the school-aged child who is on bed rest and unable to go to the playroom, giving the child a book to read about what it is like for a child to be in the hospital will not be the most helpful thing you can do to reduce stress and anxiety for this child.