Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a school-aged child who is hospitalized.A nurse is caring for a school-aged child who is hospitalized. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote the client's engagement and general well-being?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Allow the child to decorate their hospital room with personal items. This promotes the client's engagement and general well-being by providing a sense of ownership and control in their environment, which can reduce stress and anxiety. Allowing the child to personalize their space can create a sense of comfort and familiarity, making the hospital setting less intimidating.
Incorrect choices:
A: Enforcing strict bed rest without allowing any physical activity can lead to boredom, frustration, and decreased well-being.
C: Limiting visits can increase feelings of isolation and emotional distress for the child, which can negatively impact their well-being.
D: Using medical terms to explain procedures may confuse the child and create additional stress, rather than promoting engagement and well-being.
Incorrect choices:
A: Enforcing strict bed rest without allowing any physical activity can lead to boredom, frustration, and decreased well-being.
C: Limiting visits can increase feelings of isolation and emotional distress for the child, which can negatively impact their well-being.
D: Using medical terms to explain procedures may confuse the child and create additional stress, rather than promoting engagement and well-being.