A School-Age Child, Admitted for Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy for Osteomyelitis

question 13

Multiple Choice

A school-age child, admitted for intravenous antibiotic therapy for osteomyelitis, reports difficulty in going to sleep at night. Which intervention should the nurse implement to assist the child in going to sleep at bedtime?

• A) Request a prescription for a sleeping pill.
• B) Allow the child to stay up late and sleep late in the morning.
• C) Create a schedule similar to the one the child follows at home.
• D) Plan passive activities in the morning and interactive activities right before bedtime.

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Definitions:

Sexual Dysfunctions

Disorders related to any phase of the sexual response cycle that prevent individuals or couples from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity.

Aroused

A physiological and psychological state of being awoken or stimulated, often referring to sexual arousal but can also apply to emotions and physical states.

Orgasm

The peak of sexual excitement, characterized by strong feelings of pleasure and by a series of involuntary contractions of the muscles of the genitals.

Stress Hormones

Biochemical substances, like cortisol and adrenaline, released by the body in response to stress, impacting various bodily functions and emotions.