After a blood draw from the antecubital fossa of a 5-year-old child, the child continues to cry and to press his hand against the puncture site. The nurse's best intervention would be to say:
a. "Big kids don't cry. It is all over, and you are just fine. Let's go to the playroom.".
b. "This big band aid will fix that hole, and you won't have to hold it anymore. You were very brave!"
c. "Tell this stuffed bear how much that needle sticking in your arm hurt.".
d. "Let's go get some ice to put on that hole in your arm.".
B
Preschoolers may fear continuously losing blood from the puncture site. The placement of a large bandage reassures them that their body fluids will not leak out.
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