The nurse has to start another IV in a newly admitted adolescent patient. How would the preparation for this patient be different?
a. The adolescent generally needs no restraint
b. The adolescent should be given a simple explanation
c. The adolescent does not need praise for cooperation
d. All of the above
A
The adolescent usually does not need to be restrained. The patient should receive a clear explanation, not a simple one. The adolescent should receive praise for cooperating with the nurse in this procedure.
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