Ch. 38 Care during hospitilization

Question 1

What is the major stressors during hospitalization for infants and preschool aged kids

Answer 1

Separation anxiety

Question 2

T/F children may view hospitalization as punishment

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What are the stages of separation anxiety

Answer 3

1-protest (cry, want parent, inconsolable)
2-despair (crying stops, withdraws)
3-detachment (denial, plays with others, detaches from parents)

Question 4

What are the benefits of therapeutic play

Answer 4

1. Allow child to express feelings.
2. The nurse can gain insight to how kid is feeling
3. The child can deal with concerns and feelings