The nurse is working with a school-age child who is hospitalized. Which action by the nurse will promote a sense of industry in this child?
1. Allow the child to assist with her care.
2. Encourage parents to participate in the child's care.
3. Give the child a detailed scientific explanation of the illness.
4. Speak to the child in a high-pitched voice.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Allowing the child to participate in her care will decrease the sense of loss of control and increase a sense of industry. While parents can certainly participate in their child's care, it does not increase the child's sense of control. School-age children in general will not understand detailed scientific explanations. Change in voice tone is appropriate when talking to very young children.
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