Exam 21: The Child’s Experience of Hospitalization

The parents of a hospitalized toddler are upset because she seems more interested in her toys when they come to visit her.In which stage of separation anxiety is the toddler?

Which statement best corresponds to a preschooler's understanding of hospitalization?

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

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.

___________________ provides trained workers who come into the home for brief periods to relieve parents of the responsibility of caring for the child.

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?" What is the nurse's best response?

Which nursing action would facilitate rapport with a child and the child's parents during the admission process?

What will the nurse include when documenting the discharge of a pediatric patient?

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

The mother of a hospitalized toddler states,"He cries when I visit.Maybe I should just stay away." What is the nurse's best response?

What are the basic fears of a young child being hospitalized?

The nurse explains to the parents of a hospitalized child that their child will receive fentanyl for an upcoming procedure.What advantage of fentanyl will the nurse explain?

What statement by the parent of a hospitalized toddler leads the nurse to determine the parent understands a hospitalized toddler's need for transitional objects?