A nurse is caring for a 5-year-old child who is hospitalized for stabilization of asthma.To provide age-specific care,which of the following is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
A) Allow the child to handle medical equipment.
B) Have a parental presence at all times.
C) Have the child lie flat and still during procedures.
D) Tell the child as little as possible about expectations and care.

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These strategies can be used to reduce preschoolers' fears when they are hospitalized: allowing children to sit up when performing assessments and procedures; allowing the child to see and handle equipment; allowing the child to assist with the procedure if appropriate; giving simple and factual information to these children because they have a great sense of imagination.Although preschoolers have developed object permanence and recognize their parents still exist when out of sight,most tolerate only short absences without becoming distressed.Encourage parents to tell the child when they are leaving and when they will return in terms the child can understand (e.g.,"I am leaving and will be back after lunch.").

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