Author Question: The nurse is caring for a hospitalized 4-year-old boy. His parents tell the nurse that they will be ... (Read 36 times)

brutforce · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

The nurse is caring for a hospitalized 4-year-old boy. His parents tell the nurse that they will be back to visit at 6 PM. When the child asks the nurse when his parents are coming, the nurse's best response is

a. They will be here soon.
b. They will come after dinner.
c. Let me show you on the clock when 6 PM is.
d. I will tell you every time I see you how much longer it will be.

Question 2

Which should the nurse expect of a healthy 3-year-old child?

a. Jump rope.
b. Ride a two-wheel bicycle.
c. Skip on alternate feet.
d. Balance on one foot for a few seconds.

Perkypinki · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A 4-year-old child understands time in relation to events such as meals. Children perceive soon as a very short time. The nurse may lose the child's trust if his parents do not return in the time he perceives as soon. Children cannot read or use a clock for practical purposes until age 7 years. I will tell you every time I see you how much longer it will be assumes the child understands the concepts of hours and minutes, which are not developed until age 5 or 6 years.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Three-year-olds are able to accomplish this gross motor skill. Jumping rope, riding a two-wheel bicycle, and skipping on alternate feet are gross motor skills of 5-year-olds.