A 10-year-old child with disabilities is begging her parents for a dog. When at the pediatric clinic, the parents inquire about possible benefits pet ownership may provide to their child
What benefits of pet ownership should the nurse indicate? (Select all that apply.)
a.
Decrease the need for physical therapy
b.
Lower blood pressure
c.
Improve communication
d.
Foster trust
e.
Ease path to socialization
ANS: B, C, D, E
Studies have documented the positive influence of pet ownership on improving the medical and psychological outcome after illness or surgery. Disabled children especially benefit from interacting with pets. The interaction with animals can lower blood pressure and heart rate, reduce loneliness and feelings of isolation, improve communication, foster trust, and motivate participation in physical therapy. Pets allow the ill child who feels separated from other people to feel companionship and acceptance. Shy children often find pet ownership eases the path to socialization with others who initiate contact because of the pet.
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