While Trying to Inform a Young School-Age Client About What

Multiple Choice

While trying to inform a young school-age client about what will occur during an upcoming CT scan, the nurse notices that the child is engaged in a collective monologue, talking about a new puppy. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate in this situation?

A) "Please stop talking about your puppy. I need to tell you about your CT scan."
B) Ignore the child's responses and continue discussing the procedure.
C) "I'll come back when you are ready to talk with me more about your CT scan."
D) "You must be so excited to have a new puppy! They are so much fun. Now, let me tell you again about going downstairs in a wheelchair to a special room."