The nurse is preparing to start an IV on an infant admitted to the pediatric unit. What intervention is appropriate for the nurse to implement?
a. Involve the parents.
b. Provide a simple explanation to the child.
c. Let the child examine the equipment.
d. Suggest coping techniques.
ANS: A
It is appropriate to involve the parents when performing a procedure on an infant. Providng a simple explanation, letting the child examine the equipment, and suggesting coping techniques are not appropriate interventions for an infant.
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