A 5-year-old is in the playroom when the respiratory therapist arrives on the pediatric unit to give the child a scheduled breathing treatment. The nurse should
1. reschedule the treatment for a latertime.
2. show the respiratory therapist to theplayroom so the treatment may be performed.
3. escort the child to his room and askthe child-life specialist to bring toys to the bedside.
4. assist the child back to his room forthe treatment but reassure him that he may return when the procedure is completed.
Answer:4
Rationale:Procedures should not be performed in the playroom.Scheduled respiratory treatments should be performed on time;however,the child should be allowed to return to the playroom as soon as the procedure is completed.
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