A 6-year-old is hospitalized for asthma. Which of the following activi

A 6-year-old is hospitalized for asthma. Which of the following activities would be appropriate to help this child resolve the crisis of hospitalization?

1. Crayons and a coloring book
2. A 1000-piece puzzle to complete
3. A CD player with soothing CDs
4. A Nerf football to throw around the room

ANSWER

ANS: 1
Providing a 6-year-old with crayons and a book to color in would be an age-appropriate activity to help the child with the crisis of hospitalization. Painting, drawing, playing computer games, and making models allow children to practice and improve newly refined skills. A 1000-piece puzzle would be too much for a 6-year-old to complete. A CD player with soothing CDs would not be an age-appropriate activity for a 6-year-old. Throwing a Nerf football around the room may not be appropriate for a hospitalized child with asthma.