Question

case study: infants
john and hannah adams have had their first child, a son, home from the hospital just 3 days. john calls the pediatrician because he is worried about circumcision care. he noticed the formation of a yellow crust on the penis. their son had a gomco circumcision prior to leaving the hospital. the pediatrician reassures john that the crusted exudate is commonly seen on the glans penis and is normal and often observed during the healing process. the adamses are encouraged to express any future concerns and to continue the good care of their son.

1. initial post: create a new thread and answer all three parts of the initial prompt below
2. which age group discussed in chapter 5 have you communicated with the most?
3. describe two communication techniques in chapter 5 you can apply when communicating with this age group.

Explanation:

1. Without knowledge of Chapter 5 content, it's hard to precisely answer the first - part. However, one would reflect on personal experiences to identify the most - communicated age group.
2. For the second part, one would refer to communication techniques like active listening (giving full attention, maintaining eye - contact) and using simple language (tailoring words to the age group's understanding level) which are common communication techniques for different age groups.

Answer:

1. This cannot be determined without Chapter 5 information.
2. Active listening: Give full attention and maintain eye - contact. Simple language: Use words appropriate for the age group's understanding.