A Parent Asks the Nurse If There Is Anything That

question 13

Multiple Choice

A parent asks the nurse if there is anything that can be done to reduce the pain that his 3-year-old experiences each morning when blood is drawn for lab studies.The most appropriate method the nurse can suggest to relieve pain associated with the venipuncture is:

• A)Intravenous sedation 15 minutes prior to the procedure.
• B)EMLA cream applied to skin at least 1 hour prior to the procedure.
• C)Use of guided imagery during the procedure.
• D)Use of muscle-relaxation techniques.

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