The nurse is discussing a pending hospitalization of an ...

[tiara099]

The nurse is discussing a pending hospitalization of an 8-month-old infant with the parents. What should the nurse encourage the parents to do when preparing the child for this hospitalization?
 
  A) Pack her favorite toy.
  B) Buy a new pair of soft pajamas.
  C) Read her a story on hospitalization.
  D) Let her watch her suitcase being packed.

Question 2

The nurse is planning to incorporate teaching while caring for a preschool-age child. Which statement would be appropriate for the nurse to use when caring and teaching this patient?
 
  A) Your pulse is 88..
  B) I need to put a needle in your arm..
  C) You have to try to eat all of your dinner..
  D) It's important to put a pillow under your leg so the swelling will go down..

[ebe]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Because an infant cannot understand explanations of surgery or treatments, oral preparation is minimal. Remind parents to pack special items such as a favorite toy because this object provides a special kind of security for which there is no substitute. The infant is not old enough to appreciate a new pair of pajamas. Reading a story will have no meaning to the child. The child will not understand a suitcase being packed.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
The nurse should explain the purpose and principles for a procedure. Explaining the need to place a pillow under the leg so that swelling will go down is how the nurse should incorporate teaching while providing patient care. The nurse should explain that a pulse of 88 is normal. The nurse should explain why a needle must be placed in the child's arm. The nurse should explain why the child needs to eat all of the dinner.