The Mother of a Preadolescent Client Is Concerned Because the Client

question 2

Multiple Choice

The mother of a preadolescent client is concerned because the client often reports non-specific "bone pain." Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

• A) "Bone pain in children is caused from the pulling of muscles when bones grow quickly."
• B) "The child needs to rest more when the bones hurt."
• C) "Non-specific bone pain means there is a disease process somewhere else in the body."
• D) "It is a symptom that needs further investigation and will be reported to the physician."