A parent asks the nurse if there is anything that can be done to reduce the pain that his 3-year-old experiences each morning when blood is drawn for lab studies
The most appropriate method the nurse can suggest to relieve pain associated with the venipuncture is: 1. Intravenous sedation 15 minutes prior to the procedure.
2. EMLA cream applied to skin at least 1 hour prior to the procedure.
3. Use of guided imagery during the procedure.
4. Use of muscle-relaxation techniques.
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Rationale:
1. Sedation generally is not used with quick, minor procedures such as venipuncture.
2. EMLA cream is shown to be effective in providing topical anesthesia if applied at least 1 hour prior to the procedure.
3. A 3-year-old is too young to participate in techniques such as guided imagery.
4. A 3-year-old is too young to participate in techniques such as muscle relaxation.
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