Assessment of a Patient Nursing Practice Question
A 10-month-old infant is hospitalized for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). On the basis of the developmental stage of the infant, what intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A 10-month-old infant is in the trust versus mistrust stage of psychosocial development, according to Erik Erikson, and the sensorimotor period of cognitive development, according to Jean Piaget. Hospitalization may have an adverse effect. A consistent routine accompanied by touching, rocking, and cuddling will help the child develop trust and provide sensory stimulation. Total body restraint is unnecessary and an incorrect action. Touching and holding the infant only when the parents visit will not provide adequate stimulation and interpersonal contact for the infant. RSV is not airborne (a mask is not required), and it is usually transmitted by the hands.