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stephzh · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is working with a 2-year-old who has been admitted to the acute care facility due to dehydration. Which of the following would be a major stressor because of hospitalization for this child?

a. separation from par-ents c. unfamiliar surround-ings
b. fear of the unknown d. fear of death

Question 2

A client is admitted to the emergency department for treatment of a severe laceration. The type of assessment most likely to be performed by the nurse is

a. a comprehensive assessment c. an ongoing assess-ment
b. a focused assessment d. an expansive assessment

flexer1n1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Toddlers may display negative behavior and refuse medication or treatments. Separation anxiety, or the need to be with a parent, is particularly noticed during illness.

Answer to Question 2

B