A Hospitalized Toddler-Age Client Needs to Have an IV Restarted

question 10

Multiple Choice

A hospitalized toddler-age client needs to have an IV restarted. The child begins to cry when carried into the treatment room by the mother. Which nursing diagnosis is most appropriate?

• A) Ineffective Individual Coping Related to an Invasive Procedure
• B) Anxiety Related to Anticipated Painful Procedure
• C) Fear Related to the Unfamiliar Environment
• D) Knowledge Deficit of the Procedure

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Definitions:

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience, often associated with a particular position in a government, organization, or institution.

Politically Conservative

Favoring traditional views and values, tending to oppose change in political and social systems.

Intolerant Of Ambiguity

A personality trait characterized by a lack of tolerance for uncertainty or situations that are not clear-cut.

Racist

An individual who believes in the superiority of one race over others and may discriminate or express prejudice based on racial characteristics.