The nurse is caring for an 8-year-old girl who requires numerous venipunctures and injections daily. The nurse understands that the child is exhibiting signs of sensory overload and enlists the assistance of the child life specialist
What should the therapeutic play involve to best deal with the child's stressors? A) Puppets and dolls
B) Drawing paper and crayons
C) Wooden hammer and pegs
D) Needles and dolls
D
Response:
The child undergoing frequent blood work, injections, or intravenous procedures may benefit from supervised needle play. The child life specialist can determine what form of therapeutic play is best, but the nurse can recommend interventions based on his or her knowledge of the specific child.
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