One to two hours prior to administering an IM injection to a child the nurse should:
a. request that the parents remain in the room to assist with the injection.
b. apply restraints to the child.
c. apply a local anesthetic cream or patch to the injection site.
d. explain to the child that he will be receiving a shot.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: Parents should never be asked to assist with an injection.
B Incorrect: Children should not be placed in restraints an hour before receiving an injection.
C Correct: A local anesthetic should be applied to decrease or eliminate the pain of the injection.
D Incorrect: The age of the child determines when the child is told he or she will be receiving an injection. "Shot" is a term we try to avoid using.
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