The nurse tells a mother that the doctor is preparing to circumcise her newborn. The mother expresses concern that the infant will be uncomfortable during the procedure. The nurse explains that the physician will numb the area before the procedure. Additional methods of comfort often used during the procedure include which of the following?
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Providing a pacifier, stroking the head, and talking to the infant are non-pharmacological methods used to comfort and soothe the infant during procedures like circumcision. Restraining both arms and legs is not a comfort measure, and giving a sedative is not typically used for newborn circumcision.

The Nurse Tells a Mother That the Doctor Is Preparing