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NCLEX Exam NCLEX-RN Topic 2 Question 7 Discussion

Actual exam question for NCLEX's NCLEX-RN exam
Question #: 7
Topic #: 2
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A 5-year-old child was recently diagnosed as having acute lymphoid leukemi

a. She is hospitalized for additional tests and to begin a course of chemotherapy designed to induce a remission. She is scheduled to have a bone marrow aspiration tomorrow. She has had a bone marrow test previously and is apprehensive about having another. Which of the following interventions will be most effective in relieving her anxiety?

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(A) Even though the child has had the procedure before, she will probably need additional explanations and emotional support. (B) The fact that the child has had the procedure before and possibly found it painful or uncomfortable may increase, not relieve, her stress. (C) This intervention does nothing to reassure the child and may well prevent her from expressing her feelings. (D) This does not prepare the child for the test and burdens her with the expectation that she act bigger and braver than she is.


by Ryan at Jul 05, 2025, 01:12 PM

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Stevie
24 days ago
Haha, C is the equivalent of telling a kid 'don't worry, it'll be over before you know it!' Not exactly reassuring.
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Mariko
1 days ago
B: Yeah, I agree. It helps to prepare her for what's coming.
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Isaiah
5 days ago
A: A is definitely the best option. It's important to explain everything to her.
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Evette
29 days ago
D is a bit too patronizing, I think. She's probably smart enough to appreciate a more informative approach.
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Mitsue
24 hours ago
B) Remind her that she has had this procedure before and that it is nothing to be afraid of.
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Amie
5 days ago
A) Explain what will take place and what she will see, feel, and hear.
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Jesusita
1 months ago
I think option D could also be helpful. Giving the child emotional support and reassurance can also be effective in relieving anxiety.
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Tennie
1 months ago
I agree with A. Giving her the details will make her feel more in control and less scared of the unknown.
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Yan
23 hours ago
A) Giving her the details will make her feel more in control and less scared of the unknown.
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Cassandra
2 days ago
B) Remind her that she has had this procedure before and that it is nothing to be afraid of.
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Lorrine
16 days ago
A) Explain what will take place and what she will see, feel, and hear.
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Salina
1 months ago
I agree with Felicitas. Providing information about what will happen can help the child feel more prepared and less scared.
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Felicitas
1 months ago
I think option A is the best choice. It's important to explain the procedure to the child to help ease her anxiety.
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Shenika
1 months ago
Explaining the procedure and what she'll experience seems like the best approach. Knowing what to expect can really help reduce anxiety.
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Laquita
6 days ago
A) Explain what will take place and what she will see, feel, and hear.
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Desmond
18 days ago
B) Remind her that she has had this procedure before and that it is nothing to be afraid of.
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Verdell
30 days ago
A) Explain what will take place and what she will see, feel, and hear.
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