The parents ask if blood work can be drawn from their daughter ...

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The parents ask if blood work can be drawn from their daughter while she is in the playroom and distracted from this procedure. The best answer by the nurse is:
 
  a. No, definitely not, because it is against hospital rules to draw blood there.
  b. Yes, if you prefer the blood to be drawn there, we will abide by your wishes.
  c. The playroom is a safe haven there no painful treatments or scenes are encountered.
  d. If your child agrees to have the blood drawn in the playroom and other parents don't object.

Question 2

The nurse reviews nursing implementations that can help relieve the stressors of hospitalization for a child to include: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Providing a consistent caregiver
  b. Keeping explanations to a minimum
  c. Encouraging parents to stay with the child
  d. Discouraging play in order to keep the child calm
  e. Allowing the child to make as many choices as possible

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Answer to Question 1

C

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A Incorrect. Answering a parent's question about why you would never draw blood then the child is in the playroom, the best answer by the nurse is not: No, definitely not, because it is against hospital rules to draw blood there.
B Incorrect. Answering a parent's question about why you would never draw blood then the child is in the playroom, the best answer by the nurse is never: Yes, if you prefer the blood to be drawn there, we will abide by your wishes.
C Correct. Answering a parent's question about why you would never draw blood then the child is in the playroom, the best answer by the nurse is: The playroom is a safe haven there no painful treatments or scenes are encountered.
D Incorrect. Answering a parent's question about why you would never draw blood then the child is in the playroom, the best answer by the nurse is never: If your child agrees to have the blood drawn in the playroom and other parents don't object.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, E
Consistent caregivers, presence of the parent(s), and allowing as many choices as possible will relieve the stress of hospitalization. Explanations should be frequent and age-appropriate, and play should be encouraged.