Question
The nurse has been caring for a 12-year-old child during their 5-day hospitalization. The child's IV has infiltrated, and the care provider is getting ready to change the intravenous line site. Which statement made by the nurse would be appropriate in supporting the child?
"I will be back after your IV is in place." "Would you like me to stay with you or are you OK alone?" "The child is left-handed and likes to draw; an IV site in their right arm would be best." "The nurses on the unit know the child well, so maybe a nurse could start the IV."
"I will be back after your IV is in place." "Would you like me to stay with you or are you OK alone?" "The child is left-handed and likes to draw; an IV site in their right arm would be best." "The nurses on the unit know the child well, so maybe a nurse could start the IV."
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The most supportive and appropriate statement the nurse could make to the child in this situation is: **"Would you like me to stay with you or are you OK alone?"**
This statement provides the child with agency and acknowledges their feelings, allowing them to choose the level of support they need during the IV line change. It fosters communication and comfort, which is vital in pediatric care.
This statement provides the child with agency and acknowledges their feelings, allowing them to choose the level of support they need during the IV line change. It fosters communication and comfort, which is vital in pediatric care.