The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old in traction who has a nursing diagnosis of deficient diversional activity related to confinement in bed, evidenced by verbalization of boredom and lack of participation in play, reading, and schoolwork
Which of the following would be the best intervention? A) Offer the child reading materials.
B) Enlist the aid of a child life specialist.
C) Encourage the child to complete his homework.
D) Ask for the parents' assistance.
B
Response:
The nurse should enlist the aid of a child life specialist to provide suggestions for appropriate activities. Offering the child reading materials or encouraging him to complete his homework would most likely be met with resistance, as he has already verbalized his boredom and disinterest in play, reading, and schoolwork. The parents could offer the child life specialist ideas about the boy's likes and dislikes; however, the child life specialist has expertise in assisting hospitalized children.
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