A Hospitalized Three-Year-Old Needs to Have an IV Restarted

question 18

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Knowledge deficit of the procedure
• B)Fear related to the unfamiliar environment
• C)Anxiety related to anticipated painful procedure
• D)Ineffective individual coping related to an invasive procedure

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