The nurse caring for the child in pain knows that distraction
a. Can give total pain relief to the child
b. Is effective when the child is in severe pain
c. Is the best method for pain relief
d. Must be developmentally appropriate to refocus attention
D
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A Distraction can help control pain, but it is rarely able to provide total pain relief.
B Children in severe pain are not distractible.
C Children may use distraction to help control pain, but it is not the best method
for pain relief.
D Distraction can be very effective in helping to control pain, but it must be
appropriate to the child's developmental level.
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