The nurse is working on a pediatric unit with a 2-year-old client who requires venipuncture. Which of the following techniques might the nurse use in place of restraints during the venipuncture?
1. Distract the child with toys and games, and turn on the TV.
2. Play soft music to relax the child.
3. Place the child in the mother's lap facing the mother, who wraps her arms around the child.
4. Have several staff members in the room to hold the child down during venipuncture.
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Rationale 1: If the mother is willing, she can effectively hold the child immobile by wrapping her arms around the child with the child's limbs exposed. If the mother is not willing, this method could be performed by another staff nurse. A child of that age will not be distracted by toys or music once the nurse begins the procedure. Having several staff members hold the child down will only make the child more anxious.
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