NSG 6435 FINAL EXAM 2 / NSG6435 WEEK 10 2023/2024

NSG 6435 FINAL EXAM 2 The nurse is seeing an adolescent boy and his parents in the clinic for the first time. What should the nurse do first? - ANSWER introduce self What action is most likely to encourage parents to talk about their feelings related to their child's illness? - ANSWER Use open-ended questions. What is the single most important factor to consider when communicating with children? - ANSWER The child's developmental level What is an important consideration for the nurse who is communicating with a very young child? - ANSWER Use transition objects such as a doll. When introducing hospital equipment to a preschooler who seems afraid, the nurse's approach should be based on which principle? - ANSWER The child may think the equipment is alive.