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The nurse is teaching the parents of a 4-year old child about strategies to support their child’s development. Which strategy should the nurse include in the teaching?

Which statements would be appropriate for the nurse to use when caring for a 4-year old child? (Select all that apply)

A 3-year-old is admitted to the hospital frequently for fracture treatment secondary to osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). The nurse develops a long-term care plan to review with the parents. Which is the priority intervention for this child’s plan of care?

What is a major concept of family-centered care as it relates to caring for children? 

Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate to minimize stress for a 4-year old who requires an IV insertion?

What is the most important factor for the nurse to consider when communicating with a child?

The nurse is caring for a 4-week old infant who is experiencing pain. What nonpharmacological pain intervention would be most appropriate for this client?

The nurse is ready to begin a physical examination on a 9-month-old child. The child is sitting contentedly on a parent’s lap, chewing on a toy. What is the priority nursing action?

A nurse is caring for a 22-month old client hospitalized with cellulitis who is receiving intravenous antibiotic therapy. The client repeatedly attempts to remove the IV catheter inserted into their hand. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

A nurse is preparing to administer a dose of ibuprofen to a 15-month old client hospitalized with pneumonia. What action should the nurse take prior to administering the medication?