You Have Received an Examination Request for a Pediatric Wrist

question 14

Multiple Choice

You have received an examination request for a pediatric wrist and hand radiograph.The examination history states that the child caught her hand in a fan.The child's hand shows soft tissue swelling but no cuts or abrasions.The patient is brought to you with her mother,who is quite distraught and upset over her child's injury.As you proceed to image the daughter,how would you effectively handle the parent in this situation?

• A) Refer to departmental policy on parents in the examination room and use your best experience to deal with the mother,which may include having her leave the room.
• B) Ask the mother to hold the child if the child appears to be moving.
• C) Simulate the exam on the mother first to show the child how easy it will be and show the child sample images.
• D) Delay the examination until the mother has regained her composure.

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