The nurse is planning activity for a 4-year-old child with anemia. Which activity should the nurse plan for this child?
A) Game of "hide and seek" in the children's outdoor play area
B) Participation in dance activities in the playroom
C) Puppet play in the child's room
D) A walk down to the hospital lobby

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Because the basic pathologic process in anemia is a decrease in oxygen-carrying capacity, an important nursing responsibility is to assess the child's energy level and minimize excess demands. The child's level of tolerance for activities of daily living and play is assessed, and adjustments are made to allow as much self-care as possible without undue exertion. Puppet play in the child's room would not be overly tiring. Hide and seek, dancing, and walking to the lobby would not conserve the anemic child's energy.

The Nurse Is Planning Activity for a 4-Year-Old Child with Anemia