Which of the following parental behaviors would help a child cope most effectively with a painful medical procedure?

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Distracting the child with a game, book or talking can be very helpful in reducing the child's stress and anxiety during a painful medical procedure. Explanation is also important, but reassurance could be misinterpreted as invalidating the child's feelings, while criticism will only increase anxiety and stress.

Which of the Following Parental Behaviors Would Help a Child