The Nurse Is Explaining a Procedure to a 3-Year-Old Patient

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse is explaining a procedure to a 3-year-old patient.Which strategy would the nurse use for patient teaching?

• A) Ask the patient to draw her feelings.
• B) Show needles, syringes, and bandages.
• C) Tell the patient about postoperative pain.
• D) Use dolls and stories to explain surgery.

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Definitions:

Prereflective

Refers to a cognitive state or process that occurs without conscious awareness or reflection.

Quasi-reflective

A stage of cognitive development where individuals recognize that knowledge may not always be certain but still rely heavily on their own opinions and experiences.

Semi-reflective

A surface or material that partially reflects light, not fully mirror-like but not completely matte either.

Reflective

Characterized by deep thought or careful consideration.