Which is the most appropriate statement for the nurse to make to ...

[maegan_martin]

Which is the most appropriate statement for the nurse to make to a 5-year-old child who is to have a venipuncture?
 
  a. You must hold still or I'll have someone hold you down. This is not going to hurt..
  b. This will hurt like a pinch. I'll get someone to help you hold your arm still so it will be over fast and hurt less..
  c. Be a big boy and hold still. This will be over in just a second..
  d. I'm sending your mother out so she won't be scared. You are big, so hold still and this will be over soon.

Question 2

Place the stages of grieving in order starting with the initial stage and ending with the final stage.
 
  a. Anger
  b. Depression
  c. Denial
  d. Acceptance
  e. Bargaining

[thall411]

Answer to Question 1

B
Honesty is the best approach and a venipuncture may hurt. Children should be told what sensation they will feel during a procedure. A 5-year-old child should not be expected to hold still, and assistance ensures safety to everyone. The nurse should not tell the child to a be a big boy and hold still or that it will be over in just a second as this is not supportive or honest. Parents should be encouraged to remain with the child unless they are extremely uncomfortable doing so.

Answer to Question 2

C, A, E, B, D
The stages of grieving, in order, include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

[maegan_martin]

Thank you

[thall411]

Happy to help you