ATI RN Paediatrics Nursing Proctored Exam 2023
A nurse is preparing to administer an IM injection to a 3-year-old child. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Allowing the child to choose which leg to receive the injection in can help reduce anxiety and make the child feel more in control. B. Offering a prize if the child doesn't cry is a form of bribery and may cause anxiety about the injection. C. Telling the child the injection will only feel a "little stick" may lead to unrealistic expectations and worsen fear. D. Saying "This medicine will fix you" can be too vague and may confuse the child about the purpose of the injection.
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