The nurse caring for a postoperative 9-year-old is approached by the parents and asked what more can be done to control the child's pain
The parents requested that opioids not be used, so the child is receiving NSAIDs with inadequate pain relief. The nurse suggests which of the following for the child? 1. Have the parents bring the child a stuffed animal to hold.
2. Have the parents bring the child's scrapbook and supplies to the hospital.
3. Ask the parents to bring in the child's favorite foods.
4. Have the parents bring in several picture books.
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Rationale: The nurse suggests activities that can be used to distract the child from pain perception. Developmentally, this child is in the industry stage, so suggesting things the child can make or build would be most appropriate. Stuffed animals and pictures books are toys that are too young for this age, and the child is not likely to be eating solid foods in the immediate postoperative phase.
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