Question

The nurse is working with a group of caregivers of children in a community setting. The topic of hospitalization and the effects of hospitalization on the child are being discussed. Which of the following statements made by the caregivers supports the most effective way for children to be educated about hospitals?

a) "The school nurse set up posters and displays showing pictures of what the inside of a hospital looked like, and we made sure our daughter saw the display."
b) "We are going to take our child to an open house at the hospital so she can see the pediatric unit."
c) "My wife brought home several books about hospitalization and surgery, and she and I are reading them to our son."
d) "Our next door neighbor was sick and died in the hospital. We explained to our son that usually babies are born and people get well in hospitals."

Answer 1

The most effective way for the caregivivers to educate children about hospitals is:

b) "We are going to take our child to an open house at the hospital so she can see the pediatric unit."

Step-by-step explanation:

The best way to educate children on hospitals is by allowing them to experience being in the place. Organizing an open house is a way to help them be more familiar with it, to explore and to be able to know what is the hospital about. This can help to understand and see the hospital as a more famliar space.