A Child Is Placed in a Foster Home After Being

question 15

Multiple Choice

A child is placed in a foster home after being removed from parental contact because of abuse. The child is apprehensive and overreacts to environmental stimuli. The foster parents ask the nurse how to help the child. What should the nurse recommend? (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:

Environmentally Harmful Activities

Actions that cause damage or harm to the environment, including pollution and destruction of natural resources.

Toxic Substances Control Act

A U.S. law enacted in 1976 to regulate the introduction of new or already existing chemicals.

Unreasonable Risk

A situation or action that exposes individuals or entities to a high level of danger or loss, which is deemed excessive or unjustifiable.

EIS

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