A Laboratory Technician Is Performing a Blood Draw on a Toddler.The

question 13

Multiple Choice

A laboratory technician is performing a blood draw on a toddler.The toddler is holding still but crying loudly.The nurse should take which action?

• A) Have the lab technician stop the procedure until the child stops crying.
• B) Do nothing. It's Okay for a child to cry during a painful procedure.
• C) Tell the child to stop crying; it's only a small prick.
• D) Tell the child to stop crying because the procedure is almost over.