Author Question: The nurse is identifying ways to increase the oral fluid intake of a preschool-age child. Which ... (Read 29 times)

frankwu · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is identifying ways to increase the oral fluid intake of a preschool-age child. Which interventions should the nurse use with this patient? (Select all that apply.)

A) Provide fluids ice cold.
B) Offer small full glasses of fluid.
C) Provide the child's favorite fluid.
D) Encourage popsicles if permitted.
E) Provide a straw if not contraindicated.

Question 2

The nurse is planning to meet the spiritual needs of a 6-year-old child who is hospitalized. Which child behavior should the nurse encourage to provide security to the child who is in a strange environment?

A) Saying bedtime prayers
B) Hanging a religious picture over the bed
C) Giving the child a Bible to keep at the bedside
D) Asking the hospital chaplain to visit with the child

pratush dev · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, C, D, E
Feedback:
Practice guidelines to encourage fluid intake at any age include offering small full glasses of fluid, provide the favorite fluid, encourage popsicles if permitted, and provide a straw if not contraindicated. The nurse should try changes in temperature of offered fluids for variety.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Bedtime prayers may be especially important to young children because they lend security in a strange environment. Hanging a religious picture, providing with a Bible, and having the hospital chaplain visit will not necessarily provide security to a child in a strange environment.