The nurse will administer an intravenous medication to an adolescent patient.When preparing the adolescent for the IV insertion,which is an appropriate action by the nurse?

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Allowing the adolescent to verbalize concerns about the medication and its regimen may offer opportunities to clarify misconceptions and teach new information.Preschool-age children may have concerns about harm to their body and need to have sites covered.Adolescents still have a present focus,so discussing future adverse reactions is not especially helpful.Preschool and school-age children fear bodily harm and require reassurance that only one body part will be affected.

The Nurse Will Administer an Intravenous Medication to an Adolescent