When a 2-year-old returns to her hospital room following a diagnostic procedure, her parents are not available, and the child is crying loudly. Which technique is most appropriate to alleviate the child's distress?
a. Rock the child gently to sleep.
b. Play with the child using pop-up toys.
c. Role play with the child to act out her feelings.
d. Ask the child to draw a picture about her feelings.
ANS: B
Distractions such as blowing bubbles, looking through a kaleidoscope, and playing with pop-up toys may help reduce anxiety and pain.
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