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tichca

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A nurse plans therapeutic play time for a hospitalized child. Which are the benefits of therapeutic play (select all that apply)?
 
  a. Serves as method to assist disturbed children
  b. Allows the child to express feelings
  c. The nurse can gain insight into the child's feelings
  d. The child can deal with concerns and feelings
  e. Gives the child a structured play environment

Question 2

A child is being discharged from an ambulatory care center after an inguinal hernia repair. Which discharge interventions should the nurse implement (select all that apply)?
 
  a. Discuss dietary restrictions.
  b. Hold any analgesic medications until the child is home.
  c. Send a pain scale home with the family.
  d. Suggest the parents fill the prescriptions on the way home.
  e. Discuss complications that may occur.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D
Therapeutic play is an effective, nondirective modality for helping children deal with their concerns and fears, and at the same time, it often helps the nurse gain insights into children's needs and feelings. Play and other expressive activities provide one of the best opportunities for encouraging emotional expression, including the safe release of anger and hostility. Nondirective play that allows children freedom for expression can be tremendously therapeutic. Play therapy is a structured therapy that helps disturbed children. It should not be confused with therapeutic play.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, E
The discharge interventions a nurse should implement when a child is being discharged from an ambulatory care center should include dietary restrictions, being very specific and giving examples of clear fluids or what is meant by a full liquid diet. The nurse should give specific information on pain control and send a pain scale home with the family. All complications that may occur after an inguinal hernia repair should be discussed with the parents. The pain medication, as prescribed, should be given before the child leaves the building, and prescriptions should be filled and given to the family before discharge.




tichca

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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