INSTRUCTIONS
You are a nurse conducting physical assessments at an urgent care clinic. Describe how your communication and actions would be adapted to be able to effectively communicate with a 3-year-old compared to a 12-year-old. What strategies would you use to encourage engagement with each of these children?
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ANSWER
When communicating with a 3-year-old compared to a 12-year-old, I will adapt my language and actions based on their developmental stage. With a 3-year-old, I will use short words, simple sentences, and language to ensure they understand what I am saying. For instance, I will say, I am going to look in your eyes, instead of using medical words that will make it challenging for them to understand (Lind et al., 2024). I will also use a calm, gentle tone and allow them to see or touch some of my tools before use, because toddlers often fear new objects. So, engaging with these tools will ease their anxiety (Lind et al., 2024). In contrast, with a 12-year-old, I may use medical terms followed by simple definitions because children in this age … To access full answer, use the purchase button below.