A Child Was Placed in a Foster Home After Being

question 31

Multiple Choice

A child was placed in a foster home after being removed from abusive parents. The child is apprehensive and overreacts to environmental stimuli. The foster parents ask the nurse how to help the child. Which interventions should the nurse suggest? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Use a calm manner and low voice.
• B) Maintain simplicity in the environment.
• C) Avoid repetition in what is said to the child.
• D) Minimize opportunities for exercise and play.
• E) Explain and reinforce reality to avoid distortions.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Labeling

The process of identifying and naming emotions or feelings, which can influence how one experiences and reacts to situations.

Distress

Extreme anxiety, pain, or sorrow, often resulting from experiencing or anticipating stressors or adversities.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another, fostering emotional connection and social bonding.

Males

Members of the sex that produces small, mobile gametes, typically associated with certain biological and physical characteristics.