The emergency department personnel were amazed when a child did not complain or flinch as the physician cleaned a rather nasty cut and then stitched it. What observation would cause the nurse even more concern?
a. After the bandage was applied, the child ran immediately back to his mother and hugged her very tightly.
b. The child said, "These things happen because I'm so bad."
c. The mother held the child throughout the procedure saying, "It's my entire fault. I left the knife out."
d. The mother said, "He is going through a growth spurt. I'll have to have more snacks around that don't require preparation."
ANS: B
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