Pre-Test 1 and 2: Introduction to Special Questions Based on Official NCLEX-RN[®]
12. A clinic nurse prepares to administer an IM injection to a school-age child. Which pain management technique would be best suited for this child and should be applied during the procedure?
Test-Taking Tip
Remember that a school-age child's age range is from 6 to 12 years. If the answer is not suitable for a child up to 12 years of age, it cannot be the correct option.
Content Area: Child Health, Pain Control; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Implementation; Cognitive Level: Application; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Basic Care and Comfort/Non-pharmacological Comfort Interventions
Pre-Test 1 and 2: Introduction to Special Questions Based on Official NCLEX-RN[®]
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Answer 1 is correct because the school-age child is old enough to understand and comply with instructions regarding guided imagery, a technique to help the child focus on a pleasant mental image during the procedure. Answer 2 is incorrect because this technique would most likely be utilized with a younger child. Answer 3 is incorrect because this technique would most likely be utilized with a younger child. Answer 4 is incorrect because this technique would most likely be utilized with an infant.
