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Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 2148 of 2368

Which nurse statement to a 5-year-old best promotes a sense of control before an IV insertion?

  1. “Are you ready for me to place your IV now?”
  2. “Be a big kid and hold still so this is over quickly.”
  3. “Would you like the IV in your left arm or your right arm?”
  4. “I will decide which arm is best after I get my supplies.”
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Correct answer: “Would you like the IV in your left arm or your right arm?”

Offering appropriate choices helps a child feel more in control during care.

Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Planning Care for the Ill Child: Promote a Sense of Control. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026