What Is the Best Action for the Nurse to Take

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the best action for the nurse to take when a 5-year-old child who requires another 2 days of intravenous (IV) antibiotics cries,screams,and resists having the IV restarted?

• A) Exit the room and leave the child alone until he stops crying.
• B) Tell the child big boys and girls "don't cry."
• C) Let the child decide which color arm board to use with the IV.
• D) Administer a narcotic analgesic for pain to quiet the child.

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Definitions:

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