The Mother of a Preadolescent Client Is Concerned Because the Client

Multiple Choice

The mother of a preadolescent client is concerned because the client often reports non-specific "bone pain." Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

A) "Bone pain in children is caused from the pulling of muscles when bones grow quickly."
B) "The child needs to rest more when the bones hurt."
C) "Non-specific bone pain means there is a disease process somewhere else in the body."
D) "It is a symptom that needs further investigation and will be reported to the physician."