Which action should the nurse working in the emergency department initiate to decrease fear in a 2-year-old child?
a. Keep the child physically restrained during nursing care.
b. Allow the child to hold a favorite toy or blanket.
c. Direct the parents to remain outside the treatment room.
d. Let the child decide whether to sit up or lie down for procedures.
B
Allowing a child to hold a favorite toy or blanket is comforting. It may be necessary to restrain the toddler for some nursing care or procedures. Because toddlers need autonomy and do not respond well to restrictions, the nurse should remove any restriction or restraint as soon as safety permits. Parents should remain with the child as much as possible to calm and reassure the child. The toddler should not be given the overwhelming choice of deciding which position she prefers.
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