A nurse is examining a 3-year-old child with conjunctivitis. During the examination, the child starts crying and refuses to sit still. Which of the following statements is appropriate for the nurse to tell the child?
A) "Would you like to see my flashlight?"
B) "Don't be scared, the light will not hurt you."
C) "I know you are upset; we can do this later."
D) "If you sit still, this will be over in no time."
A
Feedback:
Toddlers are scared of procedures. To decrease the fear, children should be actively involved. Asking the child if he or she wants to see the flashlight would be most appropriate, as it engages the child in an activity. The nurse telling the child not to get scared in fact teaches the child to fear the hurt, and therefore it is inappropriate. Postponing the procedure is also inappropriate. The nurse should not tell the child to sit still and the procedure will soon be completed, because it disregards the child's feelings.
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