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When using anticipatory guidance to prepare a 5-year-old for an IM injection, what statement by the nurse would be most appropriate?

  • A. Ethan, I'm going to give you a shot.
  • B. Ethan, the health care provider wants you to have some medicine, and it will hurt.
  • C. Ethan, some medicine can only be given with a needle.
  • D. Ethan, I am going to give you some medicine that will sting, but only for a little while.
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Anticipatory guidance is the psychological preparation of a patient for a stressful event by explaining what will happen and the probable outcome.