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12. A five year old had major surgery several days ago and is allowed to be up. When planning diversion activity, which action by the nurse is most appropriate? aGive the child a book to read Play a board game with the child. c. Encourage the child to play house with other children d. Turn on the television so the child can watch cartoons 13. A six year old is admitted for a tonsillectomy. Considering the child's age, which of the following would be the most important to include in a pre-operative physical assessment? a. Characteristics of tongue, gum, or lip sores. b. Any sign of tonsilar inflammation c. The number and location of any loose teeth d. The location and presence of tenderness in any swollen lymph nodes. 14. A six year old child is in the terminal stage of leukemia. The child appears helpless and afraid. How can the nurse best help the child? a Allow the child to make the major decisions for her care. b. Make all decisions for the child. c. Discuss with the child the fears that dying children usually have. d. Discuss with the child the reasons for her fears. 15. The nurse is preparing a six year old for cardiac surgery. Which pre-operative teaching technique is most appropriate? a. Have the child practice procedures that will be performed post-operatively, such as coughing and deep breathing b. Arrange for the child to tour the operating room and surgical ICU. C. Encourage the child to draw pictures illustrating the operation. d. Arrange for the child to discuss heart surgery and post-operative events with a group of children who have undergone heart surgery. 16. A 10 year old girl is being treated for theumatic fever. Which would be an appropriate activity while she is on bed rest? 4. Stringing large wooden beads. b. Engaging in a pillow fight. c. Making craft items from felt. d. Watching television 17. A 10 year old who is immobilized in a cast following an accident has been squirting other children and the staff with a syringe filled with water. The nurse wants to provide other activities to help him express his aggression. Which activity would be most appropriate? Cranking a wind-up toy. b. Pounding clay. c. Putting charts together. d. Writing a story. 21 and * H WEEE CLOZ soup

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12.A.give the child a book to read.this will complete bed rest and patient can divert his mind to the book and enjoy reading comfortably.

13.C.number and location of loose teeth.otherwise teeth can be removed while doing intubation which can aspirate into the lungs.thicps can be complicated for the child.

14.D.discuss her fears with the staff so that she can provide psychological support which provides a little comfort to the patient.

15.B.arrange a tour to the operation theatre and surgery room will reduce the anxiety and fear of the child.

16.D.patient need rest so it is better to watch television to get complete rest.

17.D.writing a story will assist to express his feeling on the subject.so that he may feel calm and comfortable.