Which interventions would best help a hospitalized toddler feel a sense of control?
a. Assign the same nurse to care for the child.
b. Put a cover over the child's crib.
c. Require parents to stay with the child.
d. Follow the child's usual routines for feeding and bedtime.
D
Familiar rituals and routines are important to toddlers and give the child a sense of control. Following the child's usual routines during hospitalization minimizes feelings of loss of control. Providing consistent caregivers is most applicable for the very young child, such as the neonate and infant. Placing a cover over the child's crib may increase feelings of loss of control. Parents are encouraged, rather than expected, to stay with the child during hospitalization.
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