Author Question: Which action should the nurse working in the emergency department initiate to decrease fear in a ... (Read 73 times)

naturalchemist · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which action should the nurse working in the emergency department initiate to decrease fear in a 2-year-old child?

a. Keep the child physically restrained during nursing care.
b. Allow the child to hold a favorite toy or blanket.
c. Direct the parents to remain outside the treatment room.
d. Let the child decide whether to sit up or lie down for procedures.

Question 2

Which would be an appropriate nursing intervention for a 6-month-old infant in the emergency department?

a. Distract the infant with noise or bright lights.
b. Avoid warming the infant.
c. Remove any pacifiers from the baby.
d. Encourage the parent to hold the infant.

SeanoH09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Allowing a child to hold a favorite toy or blanket is comforting. It may be necessary to restrain the toddler for some nursing care or procedures. Because toddlers need autonomy and do not respond well to restrictions, the nurse should remove any restriction or restraint as soon as safety permits. Parents should remain with the child as much as possible to calm and reassure the child. The toddler should not be given the overwhelming choice of deciding which position she prefers.

Answer to Question 2

D
Parents should be encouraged to hold the infant as much as possible while in the emergency department. Having the parent hold the infant may help to calm the child. Distraction with noise or bright lights would be most appropriate for a preschool-age child. In an emergency healthcare facility, it is important to keep infants warm. Infants use pacifiers to comfort themselves; therefore, the pacifier should not be taken away.