hospitalized child

Question 1

infants

Answer 1

see around them, talk to them, touch/swaddle/talk softly, bring to nurses station, smile and put face in field of vision, home routine, group care, same nurse, keep frightening objects out of view, attention to over stim, hold when feedings (even NG)

Question 2

infants: toys

Answer 2

rattle, mobile, squeak, picture book, balls, colored blocks, activity box

Question 3

toddlers

Answer 3

routine, security object, praise, mobility and aggression outlets, finger food, exploration, guided choices, repeat syllables

Question 4

toddlers: toys

Answer 4

board and mallet, push/pull, telephone, stuffed animals, story book with pictures

Question 5

pre schoolers

Answer 5

specific language, be aware of distractions, silly mistakes and let them catch you, socially acceptable words, comfort, transitional object, lets do this, how about, please and thank you, throw and catch, routines, read!

Question 6

preschoolers: toys

Answer 6

coloring books, puzzles, cut and paste, dolls, building blocks

Question 7

schoolagers

Answer 7

school work, truthful explanations, quiet and private time, teach new staff, make things, collect, games

Question 8

adolescents

Answer 8

teach at their level, involve with new staff, talk about future, aks about parent involvement, high expectations for appropriate behavior, help maintain identity, normal assessment findings, stay connected with friends

Question 9

parents

Answer 9

visit, rooming in, allow them to be present to comfort, participate in care, acknowledge importance, provide info, respite, support and encourage peer support, arrangements for others care at home, model appropriate behaviors and praise appropriate interactions
costumes/characters?