Which of the following actions can help reduce a child's anxiety when you give the child an injection?
A. Ask the child's permission before giving the injection
B. Allow the patient to see and touch the syringe before giving the injection
C. Give the injection slowly
D. Distract the child by talking to her while you give the injection
E. Avoid the use of topical anesthetics; these can increase anxiety
D. Distract the child by talking to her while you give the injection
Distract the patient by talking to her while you are giving the injection; often the injection is finished before the child realizes it.
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