The mother of a nine-year-old with asthma has brought an electric CD player for her son to listen to while he is receiving oxygen therapy. The nurse should:

Explain that he does not need the added stimulation.Allow the player but ask him to wear earphones.Tell the mother that he cannot have items from home. Ask the mother to bring a battery-operated CD instead.

Explanation.

A battery-operated CD player is a suitable diversion for the nine-year-old who is receiving oxygen therapy for asthma. He should not have an electric player while receiving oxygen therapy because of the danger of fire. Answer A is incorrect because he does need diversional activity. Answer B is incorrect because there is no need for him to wear earphones while he listening to music. Answer C is incorrect because he can have items from home.