The child life specialist (CLS) is preparing a 6-year-old child for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Which statement reflects the use of atraumatic principles when explaining the procedure?
A) 'You will be taken to a magnetic resonance imaging machine for an x-ray of your liver.'
B) 'You may hear some loud noises when you are lying in the machine, but they won't hurt you.'
C) 'You have nothing to worry about; the MRI machine is safe and will not cause you any pain.'
D) 'Let's just get you to the x-ray department for your test and you'll see how simple it is.'
Ans: B
When using atraumatic principles, the CLS would explain any sensations, such as noises that will be experienced. The language should be simple and at the child's developmental age; using the technical term for the machine might frighten the child. Telling the child there is nothing to worry about does not allay the child's fears. Allowing the child to experience the machine without explaining the sensations does not follow atraumatic principles.
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