A toddler who is admitted to the pediatric unit is crying and scared.No treatment has been initiated at this point.The nurse needs to start an IV,and the parent asks,"Can I stay with my child and help through the procedure?" In providing care for the family,which response by the nurse is appropriate?
A) "I can teach you ways to help your child throughout the procedure if you would like to be involved."
B) "We do this all the time, so don't worry. I will come get you when we are done"
C) "Be ready to hold the child down when I tell you to."
D) "I will be very quick so there is no need for you to stay for the procedure."

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A) A part of nurse competency is knowing the procedures to follow when performing skills. The nurse who is going to initiate an IV on a pediatric client should always seek assistance from the parent if the parent is willing and capable of offering assistance. Telling the parents that they need to hold the child without giving them a
Choice is not appropriate; many parents do not want to participate in activities that cause pain to their child. The nurse does not know how long the procedure will be, and telling the parent not to worry is pointless.
B) A part of nurse competency is knowing the procedures to follow when performing skills. The nurse who is going to initiate an IV on a pediatric client should always seek assistance from the parent if the parent is willing and capable of offering assistance. Telling the parents that they need to hold the child without giving them a
Choice is not appropriate; many parents do not want to participate in activities that cause pain to their child. The nurse does not know how long the procedure will be, and telling the parent not to worry is pointless.
C) A part of nurse competency is knowing the procedures to follow when performing skills. The nurse who is going to initiate an IV on a pediatric client should always seek assistance from the parent if the parent is willing and capable of offering assistance. Telling the parents that they need to hold the child without giving them a
Choice is not appropriate; many parents do not want to participate in activities that cause pain to their child. The nurse does not know how long the procedure will be, and telling the parent not to worry is pointless.
D) A part of nurse competency is knowing the procedures to follow when performing skills. The nurse who is going to initiate an IV on a pediatric client should always seek assistance from the parent if the parent is willing and capable of offering assistance. Telling the parents that they need to hold the child without giving them a
Choice is not appropriate; many parents do not want to participate in activities that cause pain to their child. The nurse does not know how long the procedure will be, and telling the parent not to worry is pointless.

A Toddler Who Is Admitted to the Pediatric Unit Is