The nurse is consulting with a child life specialist (CLS) to help minimize the stress of hospitalization for a child. Which services would the CLS provide? Select all answers that apply
A) Medical preparation for tests, surgeries, and other medical procedures
B) Support before and after, but not during, medical procedures
C) Activities to support normal growth and development
D) Grief and bereavement support
E) Emergency room interventions for children and families
F) Only inpatient consultations with families
Ans: C, D, E
The CLS would provide activities to support normal growth and development, grief and bereavement support, and emergency room interventions for children and families. The CLS would also provide nonmedical preparation for tests, surgeries, and other medical procedures; support during medical procedures; and outpatient consultation with families.
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