NCLEX-RN · Question #537
A mother brings a 6-month-old infant and a 4-year-old child to the nursing clinic for routine examination and screening. Which of these plans by the nurse would be most successful?
The correct answer is B. Provide time for play and becoming acquainted. (A) The 6 month old should be examined first. If several children will be examined, begin with the most cooperative and less anxious child to provide modeling. (B) Providing time for play and getting acquainted minimizes stress and anxiety associated with assessment of body…
Question
A mother brings a 6-month-old infant and a 4-year-old child to the nursing clinic for routine examination and screening. Which of these plans by the nurse would be most successful?
Options
- AExamine the 4 year old first.
- BProvide time for play and becoming acquainted.
- CHave the mother leave the room with one child, and examine the other child privately.
- DExamine painful areas first to get them "over with."
How the community answered
(33 responses)- A12% (4)
- B79% (26)
- C3% (1)
- D6% (2)
Explanation
(A) The 6 month old should be examined first. If several children will be examined, begin with the most cooperative and less anxious child to provide modeling. (B) Providing time for play and getting acquainted minimizes stress and anxiety associated with assessment of body parts. (C) Children generally cooperate best when their mother remains with them. (D) Painful areas are best examined last and will permit maximum accuracy of assessment.
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