Which action by a nurse is appropriate when preparing a child for a procedure?
a. Discourage the child from crying during the procedure.
b. Use professional terms so the child will un-derstand what is happening.
c. Give the child choices whenever possible.
d. Discourage the parents from staying in the room during the procedure.
C
Allowing children to make choices gives them a sense of control. Children (and adults) should be given permission to cry. Age-appropriate language should always be used. Parents should be encouraged to stay in the room and give support to the child.
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