Pediatric nurses realize that allowing a sibling to visit a hospitalized child:
a. presents a great risk of infection and should not be allowed
b. will probably tire out the ill child and make him feel worse
c. will probably be very disruptive to the nursing staff and to the rest of the unit
d. often is very helpful to not only the hospitalized child but the sibling as well
D
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A Incorrect. Pediatric nurses realize that allowing a sibling to visit a hospitalized child does not present a great risk of infection and should be allowed.
B Incorrect. Pediatric nurses realize that allowing a sibling to visit a hospitalized child will not probably tire out the ill child and make him feel worse, in fact, both will feel better.
C Incorrect. Pediatric nurses realize that allowing a sibling to visit a hospitalized child may be disruptive to the nursing staff and to the rest of the unit, but the visit will help both the siblings.
D Correct. Sibling visitation has become a well-established practice in pediatric units. There are considerable benefits to the child, sibling, and family with minimal risks such as infections. Siblings have fears and fantasies about what is happening as well, and seeing them helps alleviates concerns.
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