A pediatric nurse is caring for a hospitalized preschooler who is in traction. The nurse determines that the most appropriate play activity for the child is which of the following?
a. finger painting c. hand sewing a picture
b. reading from a large picture book d. listening to music
A
In the preschooler, play is simple, imaginative, and creative, and dramatic play is prominent. The preschooler likes to build and create things. In the bedridden child, the best activities provide this type of stimulation. Option b is most appropriate for an infant or young child. Option c is most appropriate for a school-age child. Option d is most appropriate for an adolescent.
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1. "Pain isn't always a bad thing to experience." 2. "It's better to experience the pain than to cover it up." 3. "There are many medications your doctor can prescribe that are not addicting." 4. "I wouldn't want to become addicted either."
The guiding principle for all nurses and healthcare workers is to ______.
a. do the best you can for patient b. check with somebody if unsure c. do no harm d. do what the patient asks