The Nurse Is Explaining a Procedure to a 2-Year-Old Child

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is explaining a procedure to a 2-year-old child.Which is the best approach to use?

• A)Showing the needles and bandages in advance
• B)Telling the patient exactly what discomfort to expect
• C)Using dolls and stories to demonstrate what will be done
• D)Asking the child to draw pictures of what he or she thinks will happen

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