A nurse is developing a plan of care for a 4-year-old child scheduled for a renal biopsy. Based on the developmental level of the child the nurse considers which of the following?

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Fears of mutilation are common in preschool-age children (around 3 to 6 years old) because they have vivid imaginations and might not fully understand the procedure. They may fear that their body will be irreversibly damaged. This is why addressing and alleviating such fears is important in the care plan for a child undergoing a procedure like a renal biopsy.

A Nurse Is Developing a Plan of Care for a 4-Year-Old