A 4-year-old child is going to have an abdominal x-ray examination.The child asks,"Why do they have to do this? Will it hurt?" Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
A) "The doctor needs you to have the x-ray so she knows what is wrong with you."
B) "You will go to the x-ray department so they can take pictures of your tummy to find out why you have a tummy ache. The bed you lie on may be cool, but you will have a blanket to keep you warm. The test will not hurt."
C) "You will go downstairs on a stretcher. You will need to lie very still on a hard table while the x-ray machine goes over you. It will not take very long."
D) "X-rays do not hurt. The machine takes a picture but will not touch you."

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This response explains the reason for the x-ray in a reassuring and child-friendly manner. It also addresses the child's concern about pain and provides information about the procedure, including the use of a blanket to keep the child warm.

A 4-Year-Old Child Is Going to Have an Abdominal X-Ray