Which Expected Outcome Is Developmentally Appropriate for a Hospitalized 4-Year-Old

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which expected outcome is developmentally appropriate for a hospitalized 4-year-old child?

• A) The child will be dressed and fed by the parents.
• B) The child will independently ask for play materials or other personal needs.
• C) The child will be able to verbalize an understanding of the reason for the hospitalization.
• D) The child will have a parent stay in the room at all times.

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Definitions:

Gallbladder

A small organ located beneath the liver, storing and concentrating bile produced by the liver before releasing it into the small intestine to aid in digestion.

Liver

A vital organ that performs detoxification, metabolism, and protein synthesis.

Stomach

A muscular organ located in the gastrointestinal tract that plays a key role in digestion by mixing and breaking down food using gastric juices.

Endocrine

Pertaining to the system of glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream, influencing various bodily functions.