Which Statement by the Nurse Is Most Appropriate Prior to Giving

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate prior to giving an intramuscular injection to a 2-1/2-year-old child?

• A) "We will give you your shot when your mommy comes back."
• B) "This is medicine that will make you better. First we will hold your leg, then I will wipe it off with this magic cloth that kills the germs on your leg right here, then I will hold the needle like this and say 'one, two, three . . . go' and give you your shot. Are you ready?"
• C) "It is all right to cry, I know that this hurts. After we are done you can go to the box and pick out your favorite sticker."
• D) "This is a magic sword that will give you your medicine and make you all better."

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