Which is an important consideration for the nurse who is communicating with a very young child?

Question

a) Speak loudly, clearly and directly


b) Use transition objects such as a doll


c) Disguise own feelings attitudes and anxiety


d) Initiate contact with child when parent is not present

Answer 1

I would say none of the above.

Speaking loud, can scare a child , so i suggest speaking softly but clear and looking directly at the child's eyes, so she can make him feel comfortable at that setting.

Dolls as objects, i dont think they have dolls lying around to show kids what they going to do to them.

Disguise her own feelings etc... at a job you can let your own feelings get in the way of your job and show this to the patient. What happens outside hospital ,stays out.

Talk to the child without parent being around, i dont think so. mom or dad will be present when a nurse speaks to their child.

Answer 2

Be calm, talk in a quiet but firm way and show empathy for how they are feeling.
Tell them you understand that they feel. sad/sick/sore/etc... and that you are going to try your best to make them feel better.
Explain simply what is expected from them eg: "We need you to sit very still now. The doctor is going to listen to your tummy/chest/whatever to help us find out what is wrong..."
There is no need to lie to them as they will pick up on it, and make sure you don't talk as if they aren't in the room, because then they will feel out of control and unimportant.
Try hard to make sense of what they are telling you and don't ignore if you don't get it the first time. Tell them to take a deep breath if they can, then tell you again. Ask the parent to translate if necessary (or an option).
Children are humans too, treat them with as much respect as you would an adult

Answer 3

I'd say (b) is the correct answer. I work as a nurse in an emergency dept.& i have worked in more than one dept. & we use distraction techniques with young children. Usually we blow bubbles, play childrens music & give a toy. We have been taught to deal with children in this manner to decrease anxiety.

Answer 4

None. Get to their level and speak softly and with understanding.