Which changes can a nurse manager implement to reduce the stress experienced by hospitalized pediatric clients?
1. Having only female nurses on the unit
2. Assigning nurses one-on-one with clients
3. Allowing the nurses to wear colored scrubs in place of white uniforms
4. Having the nurses avoid entering the client's room unless a procedure is to be performed
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Explanation:
1. The sex of the nurse has not been shown to be a source of stress.
2. Staffing patterns will not allow a one-to-one nurse to client ratio on the regular pediatric unit.
3. This change has been shown to reduce stress in children.
4. Nurses should visit when not performing procedures to allow the children to become familiar and comfortable with the nurses.
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