A 13-month-old is having a dressing changed on a packed leg wound. Which action from the parents should be encouraged by the nurse during the treatment?
A) Encourage the father to talk quietly to the child.
B) Have the father hold the child's legs still during the treatment.
C) Ask the father to wait outside until the treatment is complete.
D) Make sure the father is sitting on a chair near the door.
A
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