The nurse is preparing a 6-year-old child for an IV insertion. Which one of the following statements by the nurse is app
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:52 pm
The nurse is preparing a 6-year-old child for an IV insertion. Which one of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate when preparing a child for a potentially painful procedure?
A. “Some say this feels like a pinch or a bug bite. You tell me what it feels like.”
B. “This is going to hurt a lot; close your eyes and hold my hand.”
C. “This is a terrible procedure, so don’t look.”
D. “This will hurt only a little; try to be a big boy.”
A. “Some say this feels like a pinch or a bug bite. You tell me what it feels like.”
B. “This is going to hurt a lot; close your eyes and hold my hand.”
C. “This is a terrible procedure, so don’t look.”
D. “This will hurt only a little; try to be a big boy.”