A school-aged child is scheduled for a minor procedure and is very nervous. What response by the nurse is best?
a. Reassure the child the procedure is too minor to worry about.
b. Read the child a pamphlet about what to expect during the procedure.
c. Tell the child you will have the provider "put her to sleep" during the procedure.
d. Explain the procedure and what to expect in simple terms.
ANS: D
School-aged children benefit from simple explanations they can understand. Just telling the child not to worry is dismissive of the child's concerns. A school-aged child may not be able to read and/or understand a written pamphlet. Using phrases such as "put you to sleep" should be avoided since they can be misinterpreted.
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