A toddler is hospitalized with a fractured femur. In addition to pain medication, which will best provide pain relief for this child?
1. Parents' presence at the bedside
2. Age-appropriate toys
3. Deep-breathing exercises
4. Videos for the child to watch
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale: Parents' presence at the bedside reduces anxiety and subsequently reduces pain. Although play and other methods of distraction might be somewhat effective, they do not equal the comfort that parents' presence provides, especially in a 2-year-old, who is also at high risk for separation anxiety.
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