A Nurse Is Preparing a 7-Year-Old to Have His Leg

A nurse is preparing a 7-year-old to have his leg x-rayed.To communicate with this patient effectively and in a developmentally appropriate way, the nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Clearly define and reinforce behavior limits.
B) Explain procedures in advance, using simple explanations and correct terminology.
C) Recognize that children this age like to be treated as an adult.
D) Supplement information with rationale.
E) Allow the child to have some control.