A nurse is assisting with a client health history for a 5-year-old boy being admitted to the hospital for surgery. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for gaining the child's cooperation?
A) Keep assessment equipment away from the child's view so as not to scare him.
B) Direct all questions to the family caregiver.
C) Allow the child to sit in the caregiver's lap for as much of the interview as possible.
D) Do not be afraid to restrain the child if he is not cooperating.
C
Feedback:
The nurse can collect most of the admission data for a small child while he or she sits on the caregiver's lap. The child's cooperation is of utmost importance. A little extra time helping children become comfortable often works wonders. The nurse could show the child examination equipment and let him or her handle it to promote a sense of control. The nurse should direct questions to the child and family caregiver. The nurse should use restraint only as a last resort because restraints make children feel more threatened and frightened.
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