Why is it preferable for family members to remain with young children who are hospitalized?


Young children cannot understand why they have been hospitalized or that their family will return later. Unless a family member remains, children are likely to feel that they have been completely abandoned in a strange place.

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________ signs promote safety in a positive manner but do NOT indicate danger, for example, a first aid kit.

A. Red B. Blue C. Yellow D. Green

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You have been called to care for a 21-month-old female who has been bitten by a dog. Given the patient's age, you would appropriately classify the patient as a(n):

A) Infant B) School-age child C) Preschooler D) Toddler

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A moral __________ would argue that if marijuana is legal for some, then it has to be legal for everyone

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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When a service such as ultrasound is available only at certain times, _______________ scheduling is used to group similar appointments together. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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