When having a child role-play a procedure, the nurse would

a. ask the child to choose the "subject" of the procedure
b. select one of the child's dolls or stuffed animals for the procedure
c. invite the mother to be the subject
d. volunteer to be the subject on which the procedure is being done


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A Correct. When having a child role-play a procedure, the nurse would ask the child to choose the "subject" of the procedure.
B Incorrect. Many children do not like to use their favorite doll or stuffed animal then role-playing a procedure.
C Incorrect. Inviting the mother to be the subject is not appropriate because the child may be afraid that she might be hurt or feel pain.
D Incorrect. The nurse should allow the child to choose who will be the subject of the procedure. It is not appropriate for the nurse to volunteer to be the subject.

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