The nurse is working with a school-age child who is hospitalized. Which action by the nurse will promote a sense of industry in this child?

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Allowing the child to assist with their own care (within safe limits) can promote a sense of industry, or competence and independence, in the child. This can help the child feel more in control of their situation and encourage them to take an active role in their recovery. Encouraging parents to participate in the child's care (while also encouraging the child's independence) can also be helpful, but this option is not as specific to promoting a sense of industry as allowing the child to assist with their own care. Giving a detailed scientific explanation of the illness or speaking in a high-pitched voice are not likely to promote a sense of industry in the child.

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