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You are in the ER and a family just brought in their 5-year-old with a bad laceration from playing on the playground. You know sutures will be required. The mother is with the child and currently holding pressure on the laceration. You need to prepare him for what is about to happen.

What strategies would be age-specific for this little boy?

A. Assure the boy that his leg will be just fine. It will hurt just a little while, but he will be able to run and play soon.
B. Promise the boy that you'll fix his leg up and it won't hurt a bit!
C. Have the mother leave the child to avoid contaminating the wound further.
D. Promise to give him a sticker if he won't cry while you clean the wound.



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Final answer:

Strategies for preparing a 5-year-old boy for sutures in the ER.


Explanation:

Age-specific strategies for preparing a 5-year-old boy for sutures:

  1. Assure the boy that his leg will be just fine. It will hurt a little while, but he will be able to run and play soon.
  2. Promise the boy that you'll fix his leg up and it won't hurt a bit!
  3. Promise to give him a sticker if he won't cry while you clean the wound.

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