A nurse is caring for a child who has an order for daily blood withdrawal for the next 5 days. The client, a 7 year-old girl, is clearly very anxious about blood withdrawal. Which of the following strategies might the nurse implement to help the client cope with their anxiety?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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A nurse is caring for a child who has an order for daily blood withdrawal for the next 5 days. The client, a 7 year-old girl, is clearly very anxious about blood withdrawal.    Which of the following strategies might the nurse implement to help the client cope with their anxiety? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

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Perform the procedure in the playroom to distract the client and take advantage of the positive atmosphere that the room provides.

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Involve a child life specialist in this client's care and the implementation of therapeutic play

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Invite all family members into the room when performing the procedure to increase support and comfort for the client.

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Describe the procedure well, and tell the child that you may have to repeat the procedure if you are unsuccessful on the first attempt.

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