The nurse notices that a hospitalized, seriously ill child has a talent for drawing and writing poetry. The nurse will encourage this talent mainly for the purpose of getting the child to
a. express and deal with feelings and thoughts in coping with the illness and hospitalization
b. earn money to help the parents pay the hospital bill and for college tuition later
c. entertain himself and stay distracted from pain and discouragement
d. interact with other people on the unit who may have the same interests or hobbies
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A Correct. Children's talents also help in coping. For example, through drawing, writing prose or poetry, and other creative activities, children not only express their thoughts and feelings, but also use these media to cope.
B Incorrect. The nurse will not encourage the seriously ill child who has a talent for drawing and writing poetry to earn money to help the parents pay the hospital bill and for college tuition later.
C Incorrect. The nurse will not encourage this talent for drawing and writing poetry mainly for the purpose of getting the child to entertain himself and stay distracted from pain and discouragement.
D Incorrect. The nurse will not encourage this talent for drawing and writing poetry mainly for the purpose of getting the child to interact with other people on the unit who may have the same interests or hobbies.
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