Which of the following statements best describes stress-point nursing?
a. The nurse uses a chart and a pointer to go through the steps of the procedure.
b. All procedures and treatments are reduced to 10 steps or points to help explain them to the child undergoing them.
c. Each step of a procedure fits into a star-shaped diagram with the steps outlined on the points of the star.
d. The treatment or procedure is described in a sequential manner, exploring how it might feel, and the procedure or treatment is rehearsed.
D
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A Incorrect. Stress-point nursing is not best described by the nurse using a chart and pointer without providing sensory information also.
B Incorrect. Stress-point nursing is not best described by reducing all procedures and treatments into 10 steps.
C Incorrect. Stress-point nursing is not best described by fitting procedures into star-shaped diagrams.
D Correct. Stress-point nursing helps children cope by using both procedural information (description of the treatment and sequence of the steps) and sensory information (how might this feel).
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