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included in the care plan? a. Give the child simple explanations. b. Talk with the parents to assess their knowledge and how they can help with the child's care. c. No specific action will be necessary because the child and family have been through a cardiac catheterization previously. d. Ask the parents to stay away as much as possible because they upset the child 7. In planning care for an 18 month old, the nurse would expect him to be able to do which of the following? a. Button his shirt and tie his shoes. b. Feed himself and drink from a cup. c. Cut with scissors. d. Walk up and downstairs. 8. The mother of a two year old child asks the nurse how to cope with the child's frequent temper tantrums when he does not get what he wants immediately. What information should the nurse include when responding? a. As long as the child is safe, ignore him during the tantrum. b. If the child's demands are reasocable, give him part of what he wants. c. Spunk the child if the tantrum continues for more than five minutes. d. Explain to the child why he cannot have what he wants and promise him a reward when he stops crying. 9. A three year old is admitted to the pediatric unit for diagnostic tests. His mother is discussing the child's hospitalization with the nurse. She is concerned about staying with the child and caring for her other two children at home. Which suggestion to the mother will most help the child adjust to being in the hospital? a. Do not visit the child until discharge so that your child won't cry when you leave. b. Spend the night in the hospital with your child. c. Bring our child's favorite teddy bear and security blanket to the hospital d. Buy your child a gift to let the child know you care deeply. b. Se o visit the child being in the ho 10. The parents of a three year old are leaving for the evening. Which behavior would the nurse expect the child to exhibit? a Wave good bye to the parents. b. Cry when the parents leave. c. Hide hisher head under the covers. d. Ask to go to the playroom. 11. When planning outdoor play activities for a normal four year old child, which activity is most appropriate? a Two-wheeled bike. b. Sandbox c Climbing trees d. Push toy lawn mower. 1 bed

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7. For 18 months old child he will be able to walk up and downstairs. As he must have gain balance and co ordination.

8. Temper tantrums are common in this age. Mother should explain the child why he cannot have what he wants and promise him a reward when he stops crying.

9. Spend a night with your child so that he feels safe and secure. During day hours child can get himself adjusted with toys and other children in the hospital.

10. The child will obviously cry when the parents leave. Nurse can help the child indulge in other activities so that he gets diverted from his parents for time being.

11. Playing with sandbox can be the most appropriate activity. In preschooler age children's are more prone to accidental hazards.