When using anticipatory guidance to prepare a 5-year-old for an ...

[big1devin]

When using anticipatory guidance to prepare a 5-year-old for an IM injection, the nurse should state:
 
  a. Ethan, I'm going to give you a shot.
  b. Ethan, the doctor wants you to have some medicine, and it will hurt.
  c. Ethan, some medicine can only be given with a needle.
  d. Ethan, I am going to give you some medicine that will sting, but only for a little while.

Question 2

The pediatric nurse who uses the developmental approach in her practice will focus on:
 
  a. stimulation of the child to reach expected norms.
  b. age-centered care plans.
  c. strengths of the child.
  d. characteristics for the particular age.

[spencer.martell]

Answer to Question 1

D
Anticipatory guidance is the psychological preparation of a patient for a stressful event by explaining what will happen and the probable outcome.

Answer to Question 2

C
A developmental approach emphasizes the child's abilities and considers individuality.

[big1devin]

Excellent

[rleezy04]

Great answer, keep it coming