Asked by David Swezey on Apr 26, 2024
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The emergency department nurse is cleaning multiple facial abrasions on a 9-year-old child whose mother is present. The child is crying and screaming loudly. What is the best nursing action?
A) Ask the child to be quieter
B) Have the child's mother give instructions about relaxation
C) Tell the child it is okay to cry and scream
D) Remove the mother from the room
Facial Abrasions
Scratches or scrapes on the surface of the skin, usually on the face, caused by injury.
Relaxation
The process of making or becoming less tense or anxious, often achieved through techniques such as meditation or deep-breathing exercises.
- Offer treatment aimed at lessening traumatic impact during healthcare procedures.
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Sydney DavisApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The child should be allowed to express feelings of anger, anxiety, fear, frustration, or any other emotion. The child needs to know it is all right to cry. There is no reason for the child to be quieter and feelings need to be able to be expressed. The mother should stay in the room to provide comfort to the child.
Learning Objectives
- Offer treatment aimed at lessening traumatic impact during healthcare procedures.