The nurse is preparing to give an injection to a 4-year-old child. Which intervention is age
appropriate for this child?
a. Give the injection without any advanced preparation.
b. Give the injection, and then explain the reason for the procedure afterward.
c. Offer a brief, concrete explanation of the procedure at the patient's level and with
the parent or caregiver present.
d. Prepare the child in advance with details about the procedure without the parent or
caregiver present.