The pediatric nurse is assigned to care for a 7-year-old child in the hospital. The child is going ...

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A Incorrect: Children of this age may interpret each word literally, so it is best to avoid terms like Put you to sleep.
B Correct: When caring for school-age children, it is important to use correct terminology they will understand. Children of this age may interpret each word literally. It is best to explain the sequence of events the child will experience and exactly what will happen.
C Incorrect: Children of this age may interpret each word literally, so it is best to avoid terms like Knock you out real good.
D Incorrect: Children of this age may interpret each word literally, so it is best to avoid terms like A stick in your arm.