The mother of a 4-year-old child who is hospitalized for treatment of new onset diabetes mellitus tells the nurse she does not want her child to go to the playroom because she feels her son needs rest more than play. what action by the nurse is indicated?

The mother of a 4-year-old child who is hospitalized for treatment of new onset diabetes mellitus tells the nurse she does not want her child to go to the playroom because she feels her son needs rest more than play. what action by the nurse is indicated?
Explain  the benefits of play to a child who is hospitalized.