Which action by the nurse will best allay a young child's fear about auscultation of breath sounds?

A) Do nothing because the more fuss that is made about a procedure,the more anxiety it causes the patient.
B) Explain to the patient that the stethoscope is used to listen to air going in and out of the lungs.
C) Allow the child to listen to sounds with the stethoscope before the nurse uses it for assessment.
D) Ask the child's mother to step outside the room because children frequently do better when alone.

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Irvin Sto. Tomas · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Describe physical sensations that will occur during the procedure by telling the child that the stethoscope will not hurt.Providing information about procedures helps patients feel less anxious because they understand what to expect during the procedure.When preparatory instructions accurately describe the actual experience,the patient is able to cope more effectively with the stress from procedures and therapies.Doing nothing does not prepare the patient properly or address the anxiety.Involve the parents with young children.

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