A parent of an infant states that she will room-in while her ...

[CharlieWard]

A parent of an infant states that she will room-in while her child is hospitalized. The nurse supports her decision knowing that the major fears of infants during illness and hospitalization are:
 
  a. bodily injury and pain.
  b. separation from caregivers and fear of strangers.
  c. loss of control and altered body image.
  d. the unknown and being left alone.

Question 2

A nurse is planning care for a dying child. Which priority intervention is planned to address the primary concern parents have for the dying child?
 
  a. Pain
  b. Safety
  c. Food intake
  d. Fluid intake

[nickk12214]

Answer to Question 1

B
The major fear of infants during illness and hospitalization are separation from caregivers and fear of strangers. Bodily injury and pain are fears of preschool and school-age children. Loss of control is a fear of children from the preschool period through adolescence. Altered body image applies to adolescents. Fear of the unknown and being left alone are applicable to preschoolers.

Answer to Question 2

A
The primary concern of all parents of dying children is the possibility of their child feeling pain. Although safety, eating, and hydration are important, they are not the priority concern.