The Nurse Is Preparing to Start an IV Line in a Preschool-Age

The nurse is preparing to start an IV line in a preschool-age child. After applying a eutectic mixture of local anesthetics, what will the nurse do to prepare the child?

A) Describe what the IV line will feel like and how long it will be in place.
B) Explain the purpose of the procedure.
C) Give the child equipment to handle and practice on a doll.
D) Reassure the child that the pain will only last a few minutes.