The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child during a long hospitalization. What intervention should the nurse include in the care plan to minimize loss of control and autonomy during the hospitalization?

The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child during a long hospitalization. What intervention should the nurse include in the care plan to minimize loss of control and autonomy during the hospitalization?


a. Allow the child to skip morning self-care activities to watch a favorite television program.

b. Create a calendar with special events such as a visit from a friend to maintain a routine.

c. Allow the child to sleep later in the morning and go to bed later at night to promote control.

d. Create a restrictive environment so the child feels in control of sensory stimulation.


Answer: B


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