Which of these actions, if taken by nurse Angelica would best relieve a hospitalized toddler’s anxiety if the parents have to leave the hospital?
a. Ask the parents to leave one of their possessions with the toddler
b. Place the toddler in a room with a two year old
c. Place the toddler in a room near the nurses’ station
d. Have a hospital volunteer visit the toddler
Answer A. When family members are unable to stay at the hospital, the toddler will probably feel frightened and alone and may feel abandoned.
If the parents leave something that belongs to them, the toddler will feel more secure.
a. Ask the parents to leave one of their possessions with the toddler
b. Place the toddler in a room with a two year old
c. Place the toddler in a room near the nurses’ station
d. Have a hospital volunteer visit the toddler
Answer A. When family members are unable to stay at the hospital, the toddler will probably feel frightened and alone and may feel abandoned.
If the parents leave something that belongs to them, the toddler will feel more secure.