The nurse is working with a young child. What are important principles to keep in mind when communicating with a young child?
A) Therapeutic communication techniques work well for children ages 6 to 18.
B) When a child is sick, the child will often regress to an earlier stage of development.
C) Role playing is a threatening communication technique with children.
D) Children use verbal communication rather than drawing pictures to make their needs known.
B
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When working with small children, keep normal developmental stages in mind and communicate at an appropriate level for the child's age. Remember that children often regress (revert) to an earlier stage of development when ill. Role playing or drawing pictures may be helpful to determine what a child is feeling.
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