The nurse is meeting a 5-year-old child for the first time and would like the child to cooperate during a dressing change. The nurse decides to do a simple magic trick using gauze. How should this action be interpreted?
A) Inappropriate, because of child's age
B) A way to establish rapport
C) Too distracting, when cooperation is important
D) Acceptable, if there is adequate time

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A magic trick or other simple game may help alleviate anxiety for a 5-year-old. It is an excellent method to build rapport and facilitate cooperation during a procedure. Magic tricks appeal to the natural curiosity of young children. The nurse should establish rapport with the child. Failure to do so may cause the procedure to take longer and be more traumatic.

The Nurse Is Meeting a 5-Year-Old Child for the First