A Preschool-Age Child with a Chronic Condition Is Brought to the Clinic

question 11

Multiple Choice

A preschool-age child with a chronic condition is brought to the clinic for a checkup.During the visit she throws things,yells at her mother,and attempts to hit the nurse.The mother sighs and says "I'm afraid yelling at her will make her sicker." What response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) Explain that without limits, preschoolers do not feel secure.
• B) Inform the mother that she needs to institute some discipline.
• C) Re-educate the mother on the progression of the child's illness.
• D) Tell the mother that yelling at the child will not make her sick.

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