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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Pediatrics

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A five-year-old child diagnosed with leukemia is hospitalized for chemotherapy. The patient is fearful of hospitalization. The nurse’s most appropriate action to alleviate the patient’s fears is to:
  1. Encourage play with other children of the same age
  2. Advise the parents to visit only during the scheduled time
  3. Encourage the parents to stay with the child
  4. Place the patient in a private room and allow him to bring his favorite toys
Explanation
Answer - C - The nurse’s most appropriate action to alleviate the patient’s fears is to encourage the parents to stay with the child. Illness adds a stressor that makes separation more difficult for a preschooler. Option A may not be appropriate for a child who is immunocompromised and at risk for infection.
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