Two brothers, ages 5 and 7 years old, are brought to the emergency department with injuries they got from falling off a bicycle they were sharing. Neither is badly hurt, but the 7-year-old has a cut under his chin that will need stitches
He's frightened because it's bleeding. Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to do to distract or calm the child until his chin can be sutured?
A) Seat him where he can watch TV.
B) Tell him that big boys like him must be brave.
C) Reassure him that he won't run out of blood.
D) Allow him to keep his brother company while the brother is being treated.
D
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