A 5-year-old boy is brought to the emergency room with a possible broken arm. His 18-year-old sister, who is also his primary caregiver, has come with him. The boy is relatively calm but his sister is so upset that she is nearly hysterical
The nurse notes that as her behaviors show more anxiety, the boy is getting more upset and his anxiety is also increasing. Which of the following would be best for the nurse to do in this situation?
A) Reassure the child. Tell him you need to ask his sister some questions, then gently remove his sister from the room.
B) Ask his sister to calm down so that she can hold her brother's other hand while his cast is put on.
C) Ignore the caregiver's behavior. Tell the child that he is going to be fine and that his sister is just nervous.
D) Tell the caregiver she will have to leave the room if she doesn't calm down.
A
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