In order to prepare a 6-year-old client for an intravenous catheter insertion, the nurse's best response would be:
1. "If I were you, I would hold very still so that it will only take one stick."
2. "It is okay to cry. I know that this hurts."
3. "Don't worry a bit, this is just like a little mosquito bite."
4. "Why are you crying? I thought that you were a tough kid."
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Rationale:
1. "If I were you, I would hold very still so that it will only take one stick" has confusing terminology, and is advising the child on what he should do.
2. "It is okay to cry. I know that this hurts" is an accepting response that lets a child know that it is okay to express feelings.
3. "Don't worry a bit, this is just like a little mosquito bite" gives false reassurance.
4. "Why are you crying? I thought that you were a tough kid" belittles the child's expressed feelings.
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