A child is being prepared for surgery. The parent requests to be ...

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A child is being prepared for surgery. The parent requests to be present during anesthesia induction. How should the nurse response?
 
  1. The nurse should explain the expectations of the parent when present during induction.
  2. The nurse should tell the parent he will be upset to see his child under anesthesia.
  3. The nurse should ignore the request and focus on the child.
  4. The nurse should tell the parent the names of all the medications the child will receive.

Question 2

Two 3-year-olds are playing in a hospital playroom together. One is working on a puzzle, while the other is stacking blocks. The mother of one of the children scolds them for not sharing their toys.
 
  The nurse counsels this mother that this is normal developmental behavior for this age, and the term for it is: 1. Cooperative play.
 
  2. Associative play.
 
  3. Parallel play.
 
  4. Solitary play.

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Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale:
1. The nurse explains expectations, such as surgical gown, cap, shoe covers, and the parent's role in presence during induction. The nurse offers the parents an opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns.
2. The nurse should tell the parent what to expect, but not how he will feel while he watches his child.
3. The nurse should never ignore a request made by a parent.
4. The parent does not need to know the names of the medications the child will receive.

Answer to Question 2

3

Rationale:

1. Cooperative play is when children demonstrate the ability to cooperate with others and to play a part in order to contribute to a unified whole.
2. Associative play is characterized by children interacting in groups and participating in similar activities.
3. Parallel play is when two or more children play together, each engaging in her own activities.
4. Solitary play is when a child plays alone.

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Correct answers!

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