Having explanations for all procedures and selecting their own meals from hospital menus is an important coping mechanism for which age-group?
a. Toddlers
b. Preschoolers
c. School-age children
d. Adolescents
C
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A Toddlers need routine and parental involvement for coping.
B Preschoolers need simple explanations of procedures.
C School-age children are developmentally ready to accept detailed explanations.
School-age children can select their own menus and become actively involved in
other areas of their care.
D Detailed explanations and support of peers help adolescents cope.
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