The nurse relates to parents that there are some beneficial effects of hospitalization for their child. What are beneficial effects of hospitalization? (Select all that apply.)
a. Recovery from illness
b. Improve coping abilities
c. Opportunity to master stress
d. Provide a break from school
e. Provide new socialization experiences
ANS: A, B, C, E
The most obvious benefit is the recovery from illness, but hospitalization also can present an opportunity for children to master stress and feel competent in their coping abilities. The hospital environment can provide children with new socialization experiences that can broaden their interpersonal relationships. Having a break from school is not a benefit of hospitalization.
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