Prior to Giving an Intramuscular Injection to a Two-And-A-Half-Year-Old Child

question 2

Multiple Choice

Prior to giving an intramuscular injection to a two-and-a-half-year-old child, the most appropriate statement by the nurse would be:

• A)"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."
• B)"We will give you your shot when your mommy comes back."
• C)"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.After the shot is over with, I will hold the cotton ball until it stops bleeding and then put the Band-Aid on.Are you ready?"
• D)"This is a magic sword that will give you your medicine and make you all better."

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