The nurse needs to take the blood pressure of a preschool boy for the first time. Which action would be best in gaining his cooperation?

Permitting him to handle equipment and see the dial move before putting the cuff in place

Taking his blood pressure when a parent is there to comfort him

Telling him that this procedure will help him get well faster.

Explaining to him how the blood flows through the arm and why the blood pressure is important

It is time to give 3-year-old David his medication. Which approach is most likely to receive a positive response?

"It's time for your medication now, David. Would you like water or apple juice afterward?"

"Wouldn't you like to take your medicine, David?"

"You must take your medicine, David, because the doctor says it will make you better."

"See how nicely John took his medicine? Now take yours."

The night before surgery, at 8 PM

The night before surgery, at midnight

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1The nurse needs to take the blood pressure of a preschool boy for the first time. Which action would be best in gaining his cooperation?
1. ATaking his blood pressure when a parent is there to comfort him
2. BTelling him that this procedure will help him get well faster.
3. CExplaining to him how the blood flows through the arm and why the blood pressure is important
4. DPermitting him to handle equipment and see the dial move before putting the cuff in place
2It is time to give 3-year-old David his medication. Which approach is most likely to receive a positive response?
1. A"It's time for your medication now, David. Would you like water or apple juice afterward?"
2. B"Wouldn't you like to take your medicine, David?"
3. C"You must take your medicine, David, because the doctor says it will make you better."
4. D"See how nicely John took his medicine? Now take yours."
3When should clear liquids be stopped before scheduled surgery?
1. A2 hours before surgery
2. B6 hours before surgery
3. CThe night before surgery, at 8 PM
4. DThe night before surgery, at midnight