A toddler must maintain bed rest for the diagnosis of pneumonia. What actions will the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)
a. Maintain strict bed rest.
b. Consider age.
c. Assess developmental level.
d. Implement light play activities.
e. Provide hypnotic medication as ordered.
ANS: B, C, D
Confinement to bed for a child does not always result in physical rest. In pediatrics, "bed rest" means providing play therapy that promotes minimal activity. The nurse should consider the age and developmental level of the child and the activity level involved in the play when designing appropriate activities and guiding parents in the home care of their child.
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