The nurse is preparing a preschooler for IV insertion. Age-appropriate considerations for the 3–6-year-old include:
1. Using distraction, such as shaking a rattle.
2. Having the child push his hands together.
3. Explaining the procedure shortly beforehand.
4. Considering the appearance of the IV infusion line.
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Rationale: Using a rattle, singing a song, and providing a toy are distractions appropriate for an infant.
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