A nurse is working in a pediatric clinic, and has to explain a nebulizer treatment to a child. Which of the following would be the most appropriate?
A)
Give the child's parent a full explanation, but make sure the child hears what is said.
B)
Make sure that the physician is available for questions.
C)
Start the treatment, but make sure that the parent is there to comfort the child if she becomes afraid.
D)
Let the child handle the equipment first, then demonstrate on the child's doll.
D
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