The charge nurse is concerned with reducing the stressors of hospitalization. Which nursing intervention is most helpful in decreasing the stressors for the toddler-age client?
1. Assign the same nurse to the toddler as much as possible.
2. Let the child listen to an audiotape of the mother's voice.
3. Place a picture of the family at the bedside.
4. Encourage a parent to stay with the child.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: While all of the interventions are appropriate for the hospitalized toddler, presence of a parent is most important. Separation from parents is the major stressor for the hospitalized toddler.
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