A Six-Year-Old Postoperative Patient IV Has Infiltrated and Has to Be

question 9

Multiple Choice

A six-year-old postoperative patient IV has infiltrated and has to be restarted immediately for medication. There is no time for placing local anesthetic cream on the skin. What other complementary therapies would be most helpful when placing this IV?

• A)Restraints
• B)Moderate sedation
• C)Anesthesia
• D)Distraction

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Definitions:

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in the acquisition, processing, storage, and retrieval of information, including perception, memory, thinking, and problem solving.

Developmental Sequence

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Imitation Reflex

An innate tendency of infants to mimic or reproduce behaviors observed in others, facilitating learning and development.

Caregiver-Infant Bonding

The emotional connection that develops between an infant and their primary caregiver, crucial for the child’s emotional and social development.