A 4-year-old child tells the nurse that she doesn't want another blood sample drawn because "I need all of my insides, and I don't want anyone taking them out." Which of the following is the nurse's best interpretation of this?

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Preschoolers, like the 4-year-old in this scenario, often have a limited understanding of their body's boundaries and internal functions. This can lead to misconceptions about what happens during medical procedures, such as believing that taking blood samples means losing a part of their insides permanently. This is a normal part of their cognitive development at this age.

A 4-Year-Old Child Tells the Nurse That She Doesn't Want