The nurse will administer medication to a school-age child. What is the preferred action by the nurse?
1. Teach the child the action and expected side effects of the medication.
2. Tell the child he will not be allowed to go to recess if the medication is not taken.
3. Offer the child a choice of beverage with which to take the medication.
4. Offer to play with the child prior to medication administration.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Offering the child a choice fosters cooperation and compliance. Playing with the child is a preschool child activity. Teaching the child the action and expected side effects of the medication is too advanced for the school-age child. Threatening a school-age child will antagonize him; he will most likely not take the medication.
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