Three-year-old Jamie has been in the hospital for a week. Her mother has been rooming in, but other family responsibilities require that she go back to the family home for a few days.
Jamie has been inconsolable for the past 24 hours, but now you notice that she is lying quietly in bed sucking her thumb. Which of the following would be the most helpful thing you could say to her?
A) Are you feeling sad? Your mom didn't want to leave but she will be back after two more breakfasts.
B) I'm glad you're feeling better. You must be tired from all that crying.
C) Do you miss your mom? Your sister missed her too, so she had to go home to visit for a few days.
D) Should I read a story to you?
Question 2
The nurse has been assigned to care for a child who is on transmission-based precautions. This nurse has not cared for this child before. Which of the following actions would be the best way to help the child feel comfortable with the nurse?
A) Ask the previous nurse to introduce the new nurse.
B) Let the child see his or her face before the mask is put on.
C) Read to the child for a few minutes before starting care.
D) Remind the child that her caregivers will be in to visit soon.
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