While trying to inform a 5-year-old girl about what will occur during an upcoming CT scan,the nurse notices that the child is engaged in a collective monologue,talking about a new puppy. The nurse's best response would be
1. "Please stop talking about yourpuppy.I need to tell you about your CT scan."
2. ignore the child's responsesand continue discussing the procedure.
3. "I'll come back when you are readyto talk with me more about your CT scan."
4. "You must be so excited to have anew puppy! They are so much fun. Now let me tell you again about going downstairs in a wheelchair to a special room."
Answer:4
Rationale: When a child becomes engaged in a collective monologue,it is best to respond to the content of her conversation and then attempt to reinsert facts about the content that needs to be covered.
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