As part of therapeutic play for the patients, the pediatric nurse reads a book about children receiving injections. For which age group is this nursing intervention most appropriate?
A.
Adolescents
B.
Preschoolers
C.
School-aged children
D.
Toddlers
ANS: B
Priority nursing interventions for the preschooler include providing the child with the opportunity to express fears and frustrations. At this age, the use of storytelling and books about the illness may be helpful in providing a nonthreatening approach to the topic. Additionally, the preschooler can express concerns through dramatic play. The nurse can ask the child-life specialist for assistance with methods of expression.
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