The nurse needs to take the blood pressure of a preschool boy for the first time. What action would be best in gaining his cooperation
a. Tell him that this procedure will help him get well faster.
b. Take his blood pressure when a parent is there to comfort him.
c. Explain to him how the blood flows through the arm and why the blood pressure is important.
d. Permit him to handle the equipment and see the cuff inflate and deflate before putting the cuff in place.
ANS: D
A preschooler is at the stage of preoperational thought. The nurse needs to explain the procedure in simple terms and allow the child to see how the equipment works. This will help allay fears of bodily harm. Blood pressure measurement is used for assessment, not therapy, and will not help him get well faster. Although the parent will be able to support the child, he may still be uncooperative. Also, the assessment of blood pressure may be needed before the parent is available. Explaining to a preschooler how the blood flows through the artery and why the blood pressure is important is too complex.
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