Several Blood Tests Are Ordered for a Preschool Child with Severe

question 5

Multiple Choice

Several blood tests are ordered for a preschool child with severe anemia.She is crying and upset because she remembers the venipuncture done at the clinic 2 days ago.What should the nurse explain to the child?

• A) Venipuncture discomfort is very brief.
• B) Only one venipuncture will be needed.
• C) Topical application of local anaesthetic can eliminate venipuncture pain.
• D) Most blood tests on children require only a finger puncture because a small amount of blood is needed.

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