Which of the following is NOT listed as a way to provide psychosocial support?

• A. Spending supportive time with child
• B. Communicating with child and family
• C. Providing understandable information and reassurance
• D. Ignoring child & family needs/characteristics

Answer: (D)

Psychosocial support centers on meeting the emotional, social, and informational needs of the child and family by staying present, communicating, and providing clear guidance. When you spend supportive time with the child, you create a sense of safety and trust that helps reduce fear. Communicating with both the child and the family ensures they feel heard, understood, and involved in care decisions. Providing information in an understandable way, along with reassurance, helps to lessen uncertainty and empower coping during stressful moments.

Ignoring the needs and characteristics of the child and family, on the other hand, does not provide psychosocial support. It neglects developmentally appropriate communication, cultural and family factors, and the emotional support that helps families navigate illness and hospitalization. So that option stands as the one that does not fit with psychosocial support.