The nurse is preparing a 5-year-old for a radiograph. Which of the following would be the best communication to prepare the child for the procedure?
A) "We are going to take some x-rays of your body."
B) "We need to look inside at some of your organs."
C) "X-rays are not painful; you won't feel a thing."
D) "We are going to use a big camera to take pictures inside your body."
D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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