A parent is requesting information on the use of a time-out for ...

[Sportsfan2111]

A parent is requesting information on the use of a time-out for her 4-year-old. The nurse recommends that the parent allow the child to remain in the unstimulating, safe environment for ___________________ _ minutes.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The nurse is assigned to care for a deaf child. In order to foster communication with the child, the nurse should:
 
  a. Speak loudly and slowly
  b. Use separate words instead of sentences
  c. Speak into the child's ear
  d. Talk to the child in an area that is free of background noise.

[IRincones]

Answer to Question 1

4
four
During a time-out, the child should be placed in an area that is unstimulating and safe for a time that is usually 1 minute per year of age. Therefore, for a child who is 4 years old, the time-out should be 4 minutes.

Answer to Question 2

D
The nurse should speak in a natural tone. Short sentences should be used instead of individual words. The nurse should face the child when speaking. Background noise can be distracting.

[Sportsfan2111]

Gracias!

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