The Nurse Plans to Administer Medication to the Preschool Child

The nurse plans to administer medication to the preschool child. Which approach indicates the nurse has an understanding of growth and development?

A) The child does better with verbal instruction than with play instruction.
B) There should be no need to restrain a child of this age.
C) The child is often more cooperative if the parent is not in the room.
D) Use a brief explanation, followed by quick administration of the medication.