CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A 4-year-old child diagnosed with leukemia is hospitalized for chemotherapy. The child is fearful of the hospitalization. Which nursing intervention should be implemented to alleviate the child’s fears?
A
Encourage the child’s parents to stay with the child.
B
Encourage play with other children of the same age.
C
Advise the family to visit only during the scheduled visiting hours.
D
Provide a private room, allowing the child to bring favorite toys from home.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Physical characteristics: a small chin, slanted eyes, poor muscle tone, a flat nasal bridge, and a single crease of the palm. Flat occiput and a flattened facial appearance. This is mostly recognized by the time the child turns 1 year old or more.

Detailed explanation-2: -When assessing a child with Down syndrome (trisomy 21), what should the nurse expect to find? Oblique palpebral fissures, small nose, and high-arched palate are seen in Down syndrome. Microcephaly, wide-spaced eyes, and the characteristic cat-cry are noted in cri du chat syndrome.

Detailed explanation-3: -Belt-positioning booster seat is typically used for children ages 8-12-year-old and at least 4 feet, 9 inches tall. Option A: When children outgrow their rear-facing seat they are buckled in a forward facing car seat until the age of five or when they reach the upper weight or height limit of the seat.

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