Children Will Experience Less Stress, Irritability, and Fatigue in Caregiving

Children will experience less stress, irritability, and fatigue in caregiving situations then the nurse and other caregivers:

A) make the child adhere to the hospital schedule and fit the unit's needs
B) give instructions and information about tests the day before they take place
C) tell the child that he or she has nothing to fear, as lots of kids have experienced this
D) assist the child to remain in control of physical and personal space whenever possible