Author Question: Which of the following statements by the nurse would be most helpful to a child during a procedure ... (Read 109 times)

Mr3Hunna · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Which of the following statements by the nurse would be most helpful to a child during a procedure or a treatment?

a. It is hard to be quiet and lie still during this, but you are doing very well.
b. You're a good girl (or a good boy).
c. This will only hurt for another 10 minutes.
d. If you are good, I will give you some of your favorite ice cream or a Popsicle.

Question 2

The nurse brings the medication into a child's room for administration. The intervention that will ensure safe administration of this medication is:

a. Call the child by name to verify the patient's identity
b. Verify the patient's identity with the hospital identification band for child's birth date
c. Inform the parent about the side effects of the drug
d. Ask another nurse to verify the child's identity

jjorrostieta · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Feedback
A Correct. The statement by the nurse It is hard to be quiet and lie still during this, but you are doing very well would be most helpful to a child during a procedure or a treatment. During procedures, the nurse should guide and coach the child using soft, reassuring words and giving praise intermittently for cooperation and following directions
B Incorrect. It is inadvisable to use phrases like You're a good girl (or a good boy). Young children may associate the procedure with punishment.
C Incorrect. This statement is not helpful because it is not possible to know how long a treatment will hurt. At the conclusion of the procedure, offer a simple apology if the child experienced pain, such as I'm sorry if I hurt you.
D Incorrect. This statement is not helpful to a child during a procedure or treatment. If the child cries during the procedure, he or she may feel like a failure. Also, follow up to a procedure should include fun activities or comfort measures agreed on in advance.

Answer to Question 2

B
The nurse should not rely on the child for verification of identity. The identity should be confirmed by comparing the hospital identification band and a second identifier, such as birth date or room number.