When working with a child in isolation, the nurse knows that smiling while wearing a mask:
a. is unnecessary, as the child cannot see the smile
b. can be seen in the actions of the eyes and the area around the eyes
c. makes the nurse feel better even if the child cannot tell
d. is not good, as it allows germs to escape from the open mouth
B
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A Incorrect. A child in isolation will look for any encouragement, and even though the child cannot see the smile through the mask, they will see the smile in the actions of the eyes and the area around the eyes, even in the sound of the voice.
B Correct. Smiling is important; although a child cannot see a smile from the nurse's mouth, since it is covered by a mask, the child will see it in the nurse's eyes.
C Incorrect. A child in isolation will look for any encouragement, it is not about making the nurse feel better.
D Incorrect. The mask protects the escape of germs.
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