A preschool aged child tells the nurse I was bad, that's why I ...

[Charlie]

A preschool aged child tells the nurse I was bad, that's why I got sick.. Which is the best rationale for this child's statement?
 
  a. The child has a fear that mutilation will lead to death.
  b. The child's imagination is very active, and he may believe the illness is a result of something he did.
  c. The child has a general understanding of body integrity at this age.
  d. The child will not have fear related to an IV catheter initiation but will have fear of an impending surgery.

Question 2

The nurse should plan which interventions when caring for a child with a hearing loss? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Speak loudly.
  b. Speak slowly.
  c. Do not slow speech.
  d. Use visual aids.
  e. Eliminate background noise.

[covalentbond]

Answer to Question 1

B
The child has imaginative thoughts at this stage of growth and development. The child may believe that an illness occurred as a result of some personal deed or thought or perhaps because he touched something or someone. Preschoolers do not have the cognitive ability to connect mutilation to death and do not have a sound understanding of body integrity. The preschooler fears all types of intrusive procedures whether undergoing a simple procedure such as an IV start or something more invasive such as surgery.

Answer to Question 2

B, D, E
Speak clearly and at a slightly slower speed than normal. Do not speak loudly. Eliminate background noise so the child can focus on what is being said. Use visual aids to assist communication.

[Charlie]

Wow, this really help

[Liddy]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it