The nurse is planning care for a hospitalized pres...

Chapter 1: Perspectives Of Pediatric Nursing Test

The nurse is planning care for a hospitalized preschool-aged child. Which should the nurse plan to ensure atraumatic care?

a. Limit explanation of procedures because the child is preschool aged.

b. Ask that all family members leave the room when performing procedures. .

c. Allow the child to choose the type of juice to drink with the administration of oral medications.

d. Explain that EMLA cream cannot be used for the morning lab draw because there is not time for it to be effective

✔ Correct Answer:

c. Allow the child to choose the type of juice to drink with the administration of oral medications.