A venipuncture will be performed on a 7-year-old girl.She wants her mother to hold her during the procedure.What should the nurse recognize about this request?

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Both the mother's preference for assisting the child,observing,or waiting outside the room and the child's preference for parental presence should be assessed.The child's choice should be respected.The mother's presence will most likely help the child through the procedure.If the mother and child are agreeable,the mother is welcome to stay.Her familiarity with the procedure should be assessed and potential safety risks identified.Hospital policies should be reviewed to ensure that they incorporate family-centred care.

A Venipuncture Will Be Performed on a 7-Year-Old Girl