You are the nurse working with a child who is fearful, has difficulty trusting the staff, and says very little
Which of the following methods would be best for you to try in order to get this child to relax, focus on your message, and respond verbally? a. taking turns reading a book
b. using a puppet or stuffed toy in third-party communication
c. asking the mother to talk to the child and get the answers you want
d. asking the health care practitioner for an order to medicate the child with a mild tranquilizer
B
Feedback
A Incorrect. Taking turns reading a book would not be a best method for you to try in order to get this child to relax, focus on your message, and respond verbally.
B Correct. Because play is familiar and a daily form of natural behavior, children do not associate it with stress, anxiety or fear. Using a puppet or stuffed toy in third-party communication would be best for you to try in order to get this child to relax, focus on your message, and respond verbally.
C Incorrect. Asking the mother to talk to the child and get the answers you want would not be a best method for you to try in order to get this child to relax, focus on your message, and respond verbally.
D Incorrect. Medicating the child would not be a best method for you to try in order to get this child to relax, focus on your message, and respond verbally.
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