Which Action by the Nurse Will Help to Reduce the Fears

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which action by the nurse will help to reduce the fears of a hospitalized young child?

• A) Stand over the bed when talking to the patient.
• B) Sit in a chair next to the bed when talking to the patient.
• C) Maintain constant eye contact with the patient at all times.
• D) Stay within 12 inches of the patient when talking to the patient.

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Definitions:

Ectodermal Tissue

One of the three primary germ layers in the embryo of a multicellular organism, which gives rise to the skin and nervous system.

Body Wall

The outermost layer of an organism's body, protecting internal organs and systems from external threats or injuries.

Gut Formation

The developmental process during which the digestive system is formed in an embryo, a critical aspect of animal development and physiology.

Vertebrates

Animals with a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.