An 8-year-old child with a communicable disease is placed in an isolation room and expresses distress due to parental absence. Which nursing intervention would best help the child adjust to separation?

Correct option is D

Explanation
1. Familiar objects from home provide comfort and security to hospitalized children.
2. A favourite doll or blanket helps reduce anxiety and feelings of separation from parents.
3. This intervention promotes emotional adjustment during isolation.
Information Booster
1. Separation anxiety is common among hospitalized children.
2. Maintaining familiar routines helps reduce stress.
3. Family-centered care is an important principle in pediatric nursing.
Additional Knowledge
1. (a) Continuing educational activities is beneficial and should be encouraged when possible.
2. (b) Information should be explained in simple, age-appropriate language.
3. (c) Maintaining the child's usual routine as much as possible is preferable to abrupt changes.