Author Question: Prior to giving an intramuscular injection to a 21/2-year-old child,the most appropriate statement ... (Read 46 times)

Chloeellawright · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Prior to giving an intramuscular injection to a 21/2-year-old child,the most appropriate statement by the nurse would be

1. We will give you your shot whenyour mommy comes back.
2. This is medicine that will makeyou better.First we will hold your leg,then I will wipe it off with this magic cloth that kills the germs on your leg right here, then I will hold the needle like this and say one,two,three ...go' and give you your shot. Are you ready?
3. It is all right to cry,I know that thishurts. After we are done you can go to the box and pick out your favorite sticker.
4. This is a magic sword that will giveyou your medicine and make you all better.

Question 2

The parents of a 1-month-old infant are concerned that this baby seems different from their other child and ask the nurse if this is normal.

The nurse informs them that it is normal for babies to have different temperaments and one of the characteristics of the slow-to-warmupchild is that he
1. shows a regularity in patterns ofeating.
2. displays a predominately negativemood.
3. initially reacts to new situations bywithdrawing.
4. commonly has intense reactions tothe environment.

janeli1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer:3
Rationale: The most appropriate response would be to acknowledge the child's feelings and give him something to look forward to (picking out a sticker). Waiting for the mother to come back would be inappropriate because toddlers do not have an understanding of time.Giving elaborate descriptions and using colorful language are inappropriate. The instructions should not end with a are you readystatement because the toddler will say no. You also don't want to frighten and/or confuse the child by using statements such as use of a magic sword.

Answer to Question 2

Answer:3
Rationale:Slow-to-warm-upchildren adapt slowly to new situations and initially will withdraw.Showing regularity in patterns of eating is a characteristic of an easychild,and displaying a predominately negative mood and commonly having intense reactions to the environment are characteristics of difficult children.