Asked by Courtney Gartner on May 21, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a hospitalized 4-year-old boy. His parents tell the nurse that they will be back to visit at 6 PM. When the child asks the nurse when his parents are coming, the nurse's best response is
A) "They will be here soon."
B) "They will come after dinner."
C) "Let me show you on the clock when 6 PM is."
D) "I will tell you every time I see you how much longer it will be."
Prepositional Phrases
Groups of words in a sentence made up of a preposition and its object, functioning as modifiers or complements.
Obey
To follow the directions or commands given by someone in authority.
- Gain an insight into how language abilities and cognitive skills progress in children during their preschool years.
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SM
Sarah MarshallMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A 4-year-old child understands time in relation to events such as meals. Children perceive "soon" as a very short time. The nurse may lose the child's trust if his parents do not return in the time he perceives as "soon." Children cannot read or use a clock for practical purposes until age 7 years. I will tell you every time I see you how much longer it will be assumes the child understands the concepts of hours and minutes, which are not developed until age 5 or 6 years.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an insight into how language abilities and cognitive skills progress in children during their preschool years.
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