The nurse is observing a 2-year-old hospitalized patient in the playroom. Which activity will the nurse most likely observe?
a. Seeking out same sex children to play with
b. Participating as the leader of a small group activity
c. Sitting beside another child while playing with blocks
d. Separating building blocks into groups by size and color
ANS: C
The child beside another child and playing is exhibiting parallel play, characteristic of a toddler. Participating as a group leader does not usually occur until around age 5. Preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) demonstrate their ability to think more complexly by classifying objects according to size or color. A 2-year-old child does not have this ability yet. Gender does not become a factor until the child reaches school-age when the child prefers same sex peers to opposite sex peers.
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a. "Assess distal pulses for potential compartment syndrome." b. "Turn the client every 3 to 4 hours to promote cast drying." c. "Use a cloth-covered pillow to elevate the client's leg." d. "Handle the cast with your fingertips to prevent indentations."
___________________ provides trained workers who come into the home for brief periods to relieve parents of the responsibility of caring for the child
ANS:
The nursing care plan contains the direction "observe for refeeding syndrome." The nurse should
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1. Set goals related to healthier lifestyle, not dieting. 2. Have low-calorie, nutritious snacks available and ready. 3. Allow snacking in front of the TV for only short periods. 4. Scale back computer time and replace it with activities and chores.