The Nurse Is Assessing the Anxiety Level of a Young

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing the anxiety level of a young school-age child. The nurse encourages the child to express feelings through the use of toys in a play situation. The purpose for this approach to assessment is largely related to which of the following?

A) The child has cognitive impairment and has limited vocabulary skills.
B) The child has not been intellectually stimulated and can only express self through play.
C) Children may not have developed the language to fully describe their feelings.
D) Children will not express themselves openly unless instructed to do so by parents.