Asked by Matthew Davis on Jun 13, 2024
Verified
A child was placed in a foster home after being removed from abusive parents. The child is apprehensive and overreacts to environmental stimuli. The foster parents ask the nurse how to help the child. Which interventions should the nurse suggest? (Select all that apply.)
A) Use a calm manner and low voice.
B) Maintain simplicity in the environment.
C) Avoid repetition in what is said to the child.
D) Minimize opportunities for exercise and play.
E) Explain and reinforce reality to avoid distortions.
Environmental Stimuli
External factors or changes in the environment that can elicit a response from organisms.
Reinforce Reality
A therapeutic technique used to help individuals with disordered thinking or confusion maintain a connection to the actual events and circumstances of their life.
Foster Home
A temporary living situation for children whose parents are unable to care for them; the caregivers, known as foster parents, are certified to provide care.
- Understand and apply strategies to support individuals with a history of trauma or abuse, including environmental and communication techniques.
Verified Answer
Learning Objectives
- Understand and apply strategies to support individuals with a history of trauma or abuse, including environmental and communication techniques.
Related questions
A 10-Year-Old Cares for Siblings While the Parents Work Because ...
Which Comment by the Nurse Would Best Support Relationship Building ...
During an Interview, a Woman Has Answered Yes to Two ...
A Wife Received News That Her Husband Died of Heart ...
A Store Clerk Was Killed During a Robbery 2 Weeks ...