A school-age child with a fractured leg is crying. The child will not move the extremity, lies very still, and denies the presence of pain. What should the nurse recognize as the possible reason for this child's behavior?

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If a child is reluctant to admit the presence of pain because of the fear of receiving an injection, another form of analgesia needs to be determined. The child's behavior indicates pain. This behavior is not consistent with being scared or afraid of the hospital. There is no information to support that the child is awaiting punishment for breaking the leg.

A School-Age Child with a Fractured Leg Is Crying