A preschool-age child is being admitted for some diagnostic tests and possible surgery.The nurse planning care should use which phrases when explaining procedures to the child? (Select all that apply.)

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A preschool child needs simple concrete explanations that cannot be misinterpreted.An IV should be explained as fluids going into a tube connected to a small tube in your hand; anesthesia can be explained as a medicine that will help you go into a deep sleep (put to sleep should be avoided); and a stretcher can be described as riding on a bed with wheels.The term "dressing changes" is ambiguous and will not be understood by a preschooler.The term "get a shot" should not be used.A preschooler or young child is likely to misinterpret this information.

A Preschool-Age Child Is Being Admitted for Some Diagnostic Tests