Which nursing actions are developmentally appropriate when caring for a hospitalized school-age child? Select all that apply
1. Knocking on the school-age child's hospital room door prior to entering
2. Giving clear instructions about details of treatment
3. Providing brochures regarding sexuality
4. Offering medical equipment to play with prior to a procedure
5. Using toys for distraction during a painful procedure
1, 2
Explanation:
1. It is developmentally appropriate for the nurse to knock on the school-age child's door prior to entering the hospital room to provide care.
2. It is developmentally appropriate for the nurse to give clear instructions to the school-age child regarding details of the treatment.
3. Information regarding sexuality is more appropriate for the adolescent versus the school-age child.
4. Offering medical equipment to play with prior to a procedure is more appropriate for the preschool, not the school-age, child.
5. Using toys for distraction during a painful procedure is more appropriate for the preschool, not the school-age, child.
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