The child development specialist explains to the nursing students that therapeutic play has several functions, including which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A. Allows children to demonstrate their emotions
B. Decreases stress associated with hospitalization
C. Gives parents a break from watching their child
D. Helps correct children's misconceptions about care
E. May help child learn new coping skills
ANS: A, B, D, E
Therapeutic play has several purposes, including allowing children to demonstrate their emotions, decreasing stress, helping to correct misconceptions about treatments, and helping the child learn to cope with and master stressful situations. A purpose is not to give the parents a break.
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