The nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who is hospitalized and in traction. The child talks about an invisible friend to the nurse. Which action by the nurse is indicated?
a) The nurse should explain to the child that there are no friends present.
b) The nurse should recognize this behavior as normal for the child's developmental age and do nothing.
c) The nurse should document the reports of hallucinations by the child.
d) The nurse should discourage the child from talking about the imaginary friend.
Answer: The nurse should recognize this behavior as normal for the child's developmental age and do nothing.