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Asked by Yessica Castrillon on Jun 13, 2024

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What is an appropriate nursing intervention to minimize separation anxiety in a hospitalized toddler?

A) Provide for privacy
B) Encourage parents to room in
C) Explain procedures and routines
D) Encourage contact with children the same age

Separation Anxiety

A disorder characterized by excessive anxiety regarding separation from home or from people to whom the individual has a strong emotional attachment.

Hospitalized Toddler

A young child between the ages of one and three who is receiving medical care or treatment in a hospital.

Privacy

The state or condition of being free from unauthorized intrusion or disclosure of personal information.

  • Identify appropriate strategies to reduce anxiety and stress in both children and their families during hospitalization.
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Zybrea KnightJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A toddler experiences separation anxiety secondary to being separated from the parents. To avoid this, the parents should be encouraged to room in as much as possible. Maintaining routines and ensuring privacy are helpful interventions, but they would not substitute for the parents. Encouraging contact with children the same age would not substitute for having the parents present.

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