The nursing action is most appropriate when performing a procedure on a toddler-age child?
1. Allowing the child to cry or scream
2. Performing the procedure in the child's hospital bed
3. Asking the child if it is okay to start the procedure
4. Asking the mother to restrain the child during the procedure
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Explanation:
1. The child should be allowed to cry or scream during the procedure.
2. The treatment room should be utilized for the procedure so that the hospital bed remains a safe place.
3. The nurse should avoid giving the child a choice if there is no choice.
4. While the toddler will need to be restrained, the parent should not be the one to do this.
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