A 6-year-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit and requires bed rest.Having art supplies available meets which purpose?

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The art supplies allow the child to draw images that come into the mind.This can help the child develop symbols and then verbalize reactions to illness and hospitalization.The child can make gifts and drawings for parents,but the goal is to allow expression of feelings.Although art is developmentally and situationally appropriate,the child benefits by being able to express feelings nonverbally.The art supplies are not therapeutic play but a mechanism for expressive play.The child will not work on past problems.

A 6-Year-Old Child Is Admitted to the Pediatric Unit and Requires