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Kikoku · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A 2-year-old is hospitalized with a fractured femur.In addition to pain medication,which of the following will best provide pain relief for this child?

1. Parents'presence at the bedside
2. Age-appropriate toys
3. Deep-breathing exercises
4. Videos for the child to watch

Question 2

The nurse is presenting a prenatal class to a group of women pregnant for the first time who are all over 35 years of age. The nurse knows that the advantage of waiting until later to start a family is which of the following?

1. That the woman will have an easier labor and delivery.
2. That the baby will be at less of a risk for congenital anomalies.
3. That the woman is more likely to be financially secure.
4. That the woman will be more fertile than a younger woman would.

SAUXC · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer:1
Rationale:Parents'presence at the bedside reduces anxiety and subsequently reduces pain. Although play and other methods of distraction might be somewhat effective,they do not equal the comfort that parents'presence provides,especially in a 2-year-old,who is also at high risk for separation anxiety. Planning

Answer to Question 2

3
Explanation: 3. This delay in starting a family allows women to pursue advanced educational degrees and prepare financially for the impact children will have on their lives.