Answer to Question 1
3
Rationale:
1. Since the child is only 6 years old, it would be difficult to ask the parent to leave the room. If the nurse wants to speak alone with the child, the nurse perhaps would escort the child to another area and speak briefly with the child.
2. It is not appropriate to refer them to counseling without a discussion with the parent.
3. The best approach to this encounter would be for the nurse to discuss concerns with the parent privately, since the nurse wants to help the parent develop a good relationship with the child. The child should not be a part of this conversation.
4. The nurse should not ask the child if she is unhappy with the parent.
Answer to Question 2
3
Rationale:
1. The continuum of pediatric health care does not include the recommendations of health care providers.
2. The home setting is not included in the pediatric health care continuum.
3. Pediatric health care occurs along a continuum that reflects not only the various settings of care but also the complexity and range of care needed by individual children and their families. For example, all children need health promotion and maintenance services; some will also need care for chronic conditions, acute illnesses, and injuries.
4. Prenatal care is not considered part of the continuum of health care, since the main focus is on the health of the mother.