The nurse is caring for an 11-year-old girl preparing to undergo an MRI. Which of the following statements would best prepare the girl for the test and decrease anxiety?
A) "You won't hear a sound if you wear your headphones."
B) "The machine makes a very loud rattle, but the headphones will help."
C) "There are a variety of loud sounds you will hear."
D) "The MRI scanner sounds like a machine gun."
B
Response:
The nurse should acknowledge that an MRI is loud and briefly describe the noises the machine makes. Then, the nurse should immediately offer a solution: headphones. Telling the girl she won't hear a sound is untrue. Telling the child that there are loud sounds isn't enough and could increase her anxiety. Comparing the MRI scanner to the sounds of a machine gun is not appropriate imagery for a child.
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