When Communicating with a Preschooler Who Is Admitted to the Hospital

question 12

Multiple Choice

When communicating with a preschooler who is admitted to the hospital for a fractured arm, which is the best method for the nurse to describe the preschooler's impending surgery?

• A) Encourage the preschooler to put a bandage on a teddy bear's arm.
• B) Explain what surgery will be like, using abstract terminology.
• C) Explain to the preschooler how long the surgery will take and that it will be done by noon.
• D) Inform the preschooler that fixing the fractured arm will make it possible to play sports in the future.

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Definitions:

Treasury Stock

Treasury stock refers to shares that were issued and later reacquired by the issuing corporation, not considered while calculating earnings per share or dividends.

Stated Value

The value assigned to no-par value stock by the company's board of directors, which becomes the legal capital per share that must be retained in the business.

Net Loss

The amount by which expenses exceed revenues in a given period, resulting in a negative net income.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a stock or bond, representing the value stated in the corporate charter or on the certificate.