Answer to Question 1
C
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A Incorrect: After assessing for the need, the nurse would not begin work to get him to accept his treatments by offering him some positive reinforcements, such as candy or a food treat that is allowed in his diet in return for doing the treatments.
B Incorrect: After assessing for the need, the nurse would not begin work to get him to accept his treatments by asking his caregivers to talk with him and offer some consequences if he does not do the treatments as prescribed.
C Correct: After assessing for the need, the nurse would begin work to get him to accept his treatments by listening to the child, then explaining and discussing why treatments are necessary during periods of lessened or no symptoms. His view is partially due to his concrete thought processes and limited ability to understand disease processes.
D Incorrect: After assessing for the need, the nurse would not begin work to get him to accept his treatments by telling the child about other children his age who have continued their treatments despite being in remission.
Answer to Question 2
D
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