The nurse is teaching an 8-year-old child and his family how to manage cancer pain using nonpharmacologic methods. Which of the following parent statements signifies successful child teaching?
A) "I will avoid using descriptive words like pinching, pulling, or heat."
B) "I will not use positive reinforcement until the technique is perfected."
C) "I will begin using the technique before he experiences pain."
D) "I will be honest and tell him that the procedure will hurt a lot."
C
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The parents should begin using the technique chosen before the child experiences pain or when the child first indicates he is anxious about, or beginning to experience, pain. The parents should use descriptive terms like pushing, pulling, pinching, or heat and avoid overly descriptive or judgmental statements such as, "This will really hurt a lot" or "This will be terrible.". They should offer praise, positive reinforcement, hugs, and support for using the technique even when it was not effective.
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