!Saunders nclex on developmental stages chapter 20
The parents of a 16 year old child tells the nurse that they are concerned because the child sleeps until noon every weekend. Which is the most appropriate nursing responce?
"Adolescents love to sleep late in the morning".
The parent of a 4 year old child expresses concern because her hospitalize child has started sucking his thumb. The mother states that this behavior began 2 days after hospital admission. Which is the appropriate nursing response?
"This is common during hospitalization "
The nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions to the parents of a 2 year old child who sustained accidental burns from shot cup of coffee. The nurse determines that the parents have correctly understood the teaching when they make which statement?
"We will be sure not to leave hot liquids unattended ".
The nurse is caring for a 5 year old child who has been placed in traction after a fracture of the femur. Which is the most appropriate activity for this child?
A 10 piece puzzle
When caring for a 3 year old child, the nurse should provide which toy for the child?
A wagon
A 16 year old child is admitted to the hospital for acute appendicitis, and an appendectomy is performed. Which intervention is most appropriate to facilitate normal growth and development?
Allow the child to participate in activities with other individuals in the same age group when the condition permits.
Upon palpation of the fontanel of a 3 month old newborn, the nurse notes that the anterior fontanel has not closed and is soft and flat. Which action should the nurse take?
Document the findings.
The parents of a2 year old arrive at the hospital to visit their child. The child is in the play room and ignores the parents during the visit. The nurse tells the parents that this behavior in a 2 year old child indicates which characteristics about the child?
The child is exhibiting a normal pattern.
Which interventions are appropriate for the care of an infant?
-Provide swaddling. -Hang mobiles with black and white contrast designs. -Caress the infant while bathing or during diaper changes.
The nurse is preparing to care for a dying client and several family members are at the client's bedside. Which therapeutic techniques should the nurse use when communicating with the family?
-Encourage expression of feelings, concerns and fears. -Touch and hold the client's or family members hand if appropriate. -Be honest and let the client and family know that they will not be abandoned by the nurse.
