The mother of a newly hospitalized pediatric patient asks the nurse about the advantages of "rooming in." The nurse could indicate which items are confirmed by research as benefits when a parent "rooms in." (Select all that apply.)

Question

1. Sleeping more soundly
2. Requiring shortened recoveryperiods
3. Having less anxiety duringprocedures
4. Requiring less analgesic for painrelief after surgery

Answer 1

Answer:2,3,4
Rationale: When parents stayed in the hospital with their child,research found that the child experienced shortened recovery periods,exhibited decreased anxiety during procedures,required less analgesic medication for pain relief after surgery,was quieter,had improved coping,and was happier. These research studies did not investigate the child's depth of sleep or sleep patterns.