What is the best action for the nurse to take when giving medications to a 3-year-old child?
a. Tell the child to take the medication "right now."
b. Tell the child to take the medication or he will have to get a shot.
c. Allow the child to choose fruit punch or apple juice when giving the medication.
d. Tell the child that another child his age just took his medication like a "good boy."
C
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A Direct confrontation typically results in a "no" response.
B Threatening a child with a shot is inappropriate.
C Realistic choices allow the child to feel some control.
D Comparisons are not helpful in getting a child to cooperate.
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