What Is an Important Nursing Consideration When a Child Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

What is an important nursing consideration when a child is hospitalized for chelation therapy to treat lead poisoning?

• A) Maintain bed rest.
• B) Maintain isolation precautions.
• C) Keep an accurate record of intake and output.
• D) Institute measures to prevent skeletal fracture.

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor Stage

The first of Jean Piaget's stages of cognitive development, where infants learn through interacting with the world using their senses and motor activities.

Functional Play

Play activities that involve simple, repetitive activities typical of infants and young children, which help in developing physical and cognitive skills.

Formal Play

Structured play activities that are governed by rules and often involve social interactions or competition.

Rejecting-neglecting

A parenting style characterized by a lack of responsiveness to a child's needs and a general disengagement from the child's life.