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A Nurse Is Preparing to Perform a Dressing Change on a 6-Year-Old

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A nurse is preparing to perform a dressing change on a 6-year-old child with mild cognitive impairment (CI) who sustained a minor burn. Which strategy should the nurse use to prepare the child for this procedure?


Definitions:

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that promotes the increase of blood glucose levels by stimulating glycogen breakdown in the liver.

Pectin

A complex carbohydrate found in the cell walls of plants that is often used as a gelling agent in foods and for its dietary fiber properties.

Hemicellulose

A polysaccharide found in plant cell walls that works with cellulose and lignin to provide structural support.

Lignin

A complex organic polymer deposited in the cell walls of many plants, making them rigid and woody.

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