A 5-year-old boy is brought to the emergency room with a possible broken arm by his 18-year-old sister
The boy is relatively calm, but his sister is so upset she is nearly hysterical. The nurse notes that the boy's anxiety is increasing. What should the nurse do in this situation?
A) Reassure the child. Tell him you need to ask his sister some questions, and then gently remove his sister from the room.
B) Ask his sister to calm down so that she can hold her brother's other hand while his cast is being put on.
C) Ignore the caregiver's behavior. Tell the child that he is going to be fine and that his sister is just nervous.
D) Tell the caregiver she will have to leave the room if she doesn't calm down.
Ans: A
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