Multiple Choice
A nurse is preparing to collect a blood specimen from an 8-year-old patient who requires frequent venipuncture related to a chronic illness.The patient is anxious and pulls his arm away as the nurse begins the prep for the procedure.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
A) Apply a topical anesthetic such as EMLA and reassure the patient that the venipuncture will not hurt.
B) Ask the child's parent to restrain the patient during the procedure.
C) Involve the child in the procedure by asking him to help by holding the gauze and bandage to use after the specimen is collected.
D) Request assistance from another staff member to restrain the patient.
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