The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer an Intramuscular Medication to a 4-Year-Old

The nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular medication to a 4-year-old child who starts to cry and screams, "I don't want a shot!" What is the nurse's next action?

A) Acknowledge that shots hurt and tell the child to be brave.
B) Engage the child in a conversation about preschool and favorite activities.
C) Enlist the assistance of another nurse to help restrain the child.
D) Explain to the child that it will only hurt for a few seconds.

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