NCLEX-RN · Question #536
A normal 3-year-old child is suspected of having meningitis. The doctor has ordered a lumbar puncture. In light of this procedure and developmental characteristics of this age group, which nursing…
The correct answer is A. Emphasize those aspects of the procedure that require cooperation. (A) The nurse should emphasize what is required to elicit cooperation and help to develop a sense of autonomy. (B) The child may express discomfort verbally and should be encouraged to express hisfeelings. (C) Selecting nonthreatening words to explain a procedure will prevent…
Question
A normal 3-year-old child is suspected of having meningitis. The doctor has ordered a lumbar puncture. In light of this procedure and developmental characteristics of this age group, which nursing measure is most appropriate?
Options
- AEmphasize those aspects of the procedure that require cooperation.
- BTell the child not to cry or yell.
- CTell the child that he will get a "stick" in his back.
- DUse medical terminology when explaining the procedure to the client.
How the community answered
(49 responses)- A73% (36)
- B8% (4)
- C4% (2)
- D14% (7)
Explanation
(A) The nurse should emphasize what is required to elicit cooperation and help to develop a sense of autonomy. (B) The child may express discomfort verbally and should be encouraged to express hisfeelings. (C) Selecting nonthreatening words to explain a procedure will prevent misinterpretation. (D) When explaining the procedure to the parent with the child present, the nurse should use words that the child can understand to avoid misunderstanding.
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