The pediatric nurse in the hospital finds one of her clients ...

[fagboi]

The pediatric nurse in the hospital finds one of her clients crying because Daddy just left. Which of the following actions by the nurse would most help the child to feel more secure?
 
  a. holding the child, talking about then Dad will return, and looking at Dad's picture
  b. looking at the clock, talking about the amount of time before Dad returns, and drawing a clock with that time
  c. distracting the child by playing a game that requires a lot of concentration
  d. giving the child a cuddly blanket and a cuddly stuffed animal to hold until Dad returns

Question 2

The best restraint for an 8-month-old with sutures after the repair of a cleft lip would be:
 
  a. Elbow restraint
  b. Mummy restraint
  c. Jacket restraint
  d. No restraint at all

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Answer to Question 1

A

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A Correct. Finding one of her clients crying because Daddy just left, the pediatric nurse would most help the child to feel more secure by holding the child, talking about then Dad will return, and looking at Dad's picture.
B Incorrect. Finding one of her clients crying because Daddy just left, the pediatric nurse would not most help the child to feel more secure by looking at the clock, talking about the amount of time before Dad returns, and drawing a clock with that time.
C Incorrect. Finding one of her clients crying because Daddy just left, the pediatric nurse would not most help the child to feel more secure by distracting the child by playing a game that requires a lot of concentration.
D Incorrect. Finding one of her clients crying because Daddy just left, the pediatric nurse would not most help the child to feel more secure by giving the child a cuddly blanket and a cuddly stuffed animal to hold until Dad returns.

Answer to Question 2

A
The elbow restraint is the best choice as it is useful in the prevention of the child touching the face. Mummy or jacket restraints are excessive and not particularly helpful with a facial injury.