The nurse is caring for a school-age child with severe anemia and activity intolerance.What diversional activity should the nurse plan for this child?
A) Playing a musical instrument
B) Playing board or card games
C) Participating in a game of table tennis
D) Participating in decorating the hospital room

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Plan diversional activities that promote rest but prevent boredom and withdrawal.Because short attention span,irritability,and restlessness are common in anemia and increase stress demands on the body,plan appropriate activities such as playing board or card games.Playing a musical instrument,participating in a game of table tennis,or decorating the hospital room would cause undue exertion.

The Nurse Is Caring for a School-Age Child with Severe