The charge nurse is concerned with reducing the stressors of hospitalization. Which nursing intervention is most helpful in decreasing the stressors for toddlers?
1. Assign the same nurse to the toddler as much as possible.
2. Let the child listen to an audiotape of the mother's voice.
3. Place a picture of the family at the bedside.
4. Encourage a parent to stay with the child.
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Rationale:
1. This intervention is appropriate for the hospitalized toddler, but the presence of a parent is most important. Separation from parents is the major stressor for the hospitalized toddler.
2. This intervention is appropriate for the hospitalized toddler, but the presence of a parent is most important. Separation from parents is the major stressor for the hospitalized toddler.
3. This intervention is appropriate for the hospitalized toddler, but the presence of a parent is most important. Separation from parents is the major stressor for the hospitalized toddler.
4. Presence of a parent is most important. Separation from parents is the major stressor for the hospitalized toddler.
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