In selecting an activity to help develop the developmental task of industry for a school-age child who is hospitalized with a broken leg, the nurse would select:

a. A comic book to be read quietly
b. A video game for distraction
c. A competitive board game with another child
d. A coloring book to enhance creativity


C
School-age children are quite competitive. Board games with another child of the same age would be the most supportive to the development of industry.

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