A Nurse Is Working with a Child Who Is a Pediatric

question 13

Multiple Choice

A nurse is working with a child who is a pediatric trauma victim. The nurse is planning nursing interventions to facilitate rapport and effective communication with this child and family. The nurse will utilize which interventions? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

• A)Closing the door to the room when speaking to the family or child
• B)Avoiding the use of medical jargon
• C)Inviting the family out to a movie to decrease their anxiety
• D)Introducing self to the child and family
• E)Sitting in a chair facing the family and child

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