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The nurse knows that effective communication with children and their parents is critical to providing atraumatic quality nursing care. Which statement accurately describes the communication patterns of children?
 
  A) Communication patterns are similar from one child to the next.
  B) Children often use more words than adults to describe their fears.
  C) Children rely more on nonverbal communication and silence.
  D) Parents more often require affective communication rather than neutral communication.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing a child and his family for a lumbar puncture. Which would be a primary intervention instituted to keep the child safe?
 
  A) Distraction methods
  B) Stimulation methods
  C) Therapeutic hugging
  D) Therapeutic touch



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Children often use fewer words than adults and may rely more on nonverbal communication and silence. Communication patterns can vary greatly from one child to the next. Some children are very talkative, while others are quiet. Parents more often require neutral communication (i.e., verbal communication that is related to assessing and solving problems), whereas children more often desire affective communication (establishment of rapport and trust, giving comfort).

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
Therapeutic hugging (a holding position that promotes close physical contact between the child and a parent or caregiver) may be used for certain procedures or treatments where the child must remain still. Alternatively, distraction or stimulation (such as with a toy) can help to gain the child's cooperation, but therapeutic hugging would be used to keep the child safe during the procedure. Therapeutic touch is an energy therapy used to promote healing and decrease anxiety and stress and is not related to safety.




ereecah

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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