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crobinson2013

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on: Jun 28, 2018
What is the best suggestion by the nurse when parents ask, When is the best time to begin to prepare a 5-year-old for surgery and hospitalization?
 
  a. As soon as the surgery is scheduled
  b. About 2 weeks before surgery
  c. About 4 days before surgery
  d. On the night before admission to the hospital

Question 2

A nurse encourages a school-age child to draw a picture after a painful procedure. What is the best rationale for this nursing intervention?
 
  a. Attempting to re-establish rapport
  b. Providing a way for the child to express his feelings
  c. Encouraging quiet play
  d. Distracting the child from thinking about the pain


olderstudent

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Parents should prepare children for procedures and hospitalization a few days in advance.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
After treatments, the nurse should encourage children to draw and talk about their drawings or to act out their feelings through puppet play.


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