Exam 21: The Child’s Experience of Hospitalization

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The nurse notices that the mother of a child with cerebral palsy corrects and redoes many of the things the nurse does for her child.The most appropriate response to this mother would be:

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When a 2-year-old returns to her hospital room following a diagnostic procedure,her parents are not available,and the child is crying loudly.The technique that is most appropriate to alleviate the child's distress is to:

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A(n)_ is a person under the age of 18 who can legally sign for consent for medical treatment for themselves or their children.

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emancipated minor
A person under the age of 18 who is no longer under the care of his parents' authority or a married minor or minors in the military are considered emancipated minors who are accorded the rights of an adult.

A nurse encourages a school-age child to draw a picture after a painful procedure.The best rationale for this intervention is that the nurse is:

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The nursing action that would facilitate rapport with a child and the child's parents during the admission process is to:

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The anxious parent asks if there is a danger of her 2-year-old child becoming addicted to the opioid pain reliever.The nurse's most helpful response would be:

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The nurse suggests to parents that they use the outpatient surgical center for their child's upcoming surgery because the surgical center has what advantage(s)? Select all that apply.

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The statement that best corresponds to a preschooler's understanding of hospitalization is:

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The nurse must make a room assignment for a 16-year-old with cystic fibrosis.An optimal roommate might be:

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Which child would have the most difficulty in coping with separation from parents because of hospitalization?

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The nurse understands that no matter the reason for the young child being hospitalized,there are basic fears.What are they? Select all that apply.

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The nurse,preparing to collect an admission history from parents who have recently emigrated from Russia,would keep in mind that:

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The parents of a hospitalized 9-month-old infant ask if their preschool child may visit his younger sibling.The nurse understands that:

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A 13-year-old girl has been hospitalized for the past week.When discussing the girl's feelings about her illness,the nurse would expect the girl to express the most concern about:

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A 2-year-old child has been crying constantly for his mother since he was hospitalized 3 days ago.The nurse understands that this behavior suggests:

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The mother of a 3-year-old tells the nurse that she will be in to visit tomorrow around 12:00 PM.The next morning,the child asks the nurse,"When is my mommy coming?" The best response for the nurse to make is:

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An 8-year-old child will be hospitalized for several weeks in skeletal traction to treat a fractured femur.In planning care for the child,the nurse realizes immobilization in this age-group can generate feelings of:

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When the preschooler who is hospitalized for surgery to correct a poorly healed fracture says,"My doctor is going to unscrew my bent arm and screw on a new one," the nurse should ________________ this misconception.

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The nurse taking a developmental history will include what information? Select all that apply.

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Question 19

A hospitalized toddler was drinking from a cup at home but now refuses to drink from anything except his favorite bottle.This toddler is:

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Exam 21: The Child’s Experience of Hospitalization

The nurse notices that the mother of a child with cerebral palsy corrects and redoes many of the things the nurse does for her child.The most appropriate response to this mother would be:

When a 2-year-old returns to her hospital room following a diagnostic procedure,her parents are not available,and the child is crying loudly.The technique that is most appropriate to alleviate the child's distress is to:

A(n)_______________ ______________ is a person under the age of 18 who can legally sign for consent for medical treatment for themselves or their children.

A nurse encourages a school-age child to draw a picture after a painful procedure.The best rationale for this intervention is that the nurse is:

The nursing action that would facilitate rapport with a child and the child's parents during the admission process is to:

The anxious parent asks if there is a danger of her 2-year-old child becoming addicted to the opioid pain reliever.The nurse's most helpful response would be:

The nurse suggests to parents that they use the outpatient surgical center for their child's upcoming surgery because the surgical center has what advantage(s)? Select all that apply.

The statement that best corresponds to a preschooler's understanding of hospitalization is:

The nurse must make a room assignment for a 16-year-old with cystic fibrosis.An optimal roommate might be:

Which child would have the most difficulty in coping with separation from parents because of hospitalization?

The nurse understands that no matter the reason for the young child being hospitalized,there are basic fears.What are they? Select all that apply.

The nurse,preparing to collect an admission history from parents who have recently emigrated from Russia,would keep in mind that:

The parents of a hospitalized 9-month-old infant ask if their preschool child may visit his younger sibling.The nurse understands that:

A 13-year-old girl has been hospitalized for the past week.When discussing the girl's feelings about her illness,the nurse would expect the girl to express the most concern about:

A 2-year-old child has been crying constantly for his mother since he was hospitalized 3 days ago.The nurse understands that this behavior suggests:

The mother of a 3-year-old tells the nurse that she will be in to visit tomorrow around 12:00 PM.The next morning,the child asks the nurse,"When is my mommy coming?" The best response for the nurse to make is:

An 8-year-old child will be hospitalized for several weeks in skeletal traction to treat a fractured femur.In planning care for the child,the nurse realizes immobilization in this age-group can generate feelings of:

When the preschooler who is hospitalized for surgery to correct a poorly healed fracture says,"My doctor is going to unscrew my bent arm and screw on a new one," the nurse should ________________ this misconception.

The nurse taking a developmental history will include what information? Select all that apply.

A hospitalized toddler was drinking from a cup at home but now refuses to drink from anything except his favorite bottle.This toddler is:

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