While Trying to Inform a Young School-Age Client About What

question 18

Multiple Choice

While trying to inform a young school-age client about what will occur during an upcoming CT scan, the nurse notices that the child is engaged in a collective monologue, talking about a new puppy. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate in this situation?

• A) "Please stop talking about your puppy. I need to tell you about your CT scan."
• B) Ignore the child's responses and continue discussing the procedure.
• C) "I'll come back when you are ready to talk with me more about your CT scan."
• D) "You must be so excited to have a new puppy! They are so much fun. Now, let me tell you again about going downstairs in a wheelchair to a special room."

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Definitions:

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