A nurse is caring for a preschooler who refuses to take a start dose of oral diphenhydramine. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? a. The medication isn't bad it tastes like candy b. let me know when you want to take the medication c. the medication will treat your hypersensitivity reaction d. sometimes, when a child has to take medication, they feel sad

A nurse is caring for a preschooler who refuses to take a start dose of oral diphenhydramine. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? a. The medication isn't bad it tastes like candy b. let me know when you want to take the medication c. the medication will treat your hypersensitivity reaction d. sometimes, when a child has to take medication, they feel sad

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter4: Therapeutic Communication Skills

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