When it comes to providing young children with information prior to a medical procedure, what strategy seems to be most effective
A) Providing the information only to their parents.
B) Letting them handle all the surgical tools before the surgery.
C) Providing them with information about the sensations they will experience.
D) Telling them that crying will ease their fear.

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Providing children with information about the sensations they will experience during a medical procedure helps them prepare mentally and emotionally, reducing fear and anxiety. This approach is more effective than only informing parents, letting children handle surgical tools (which could increase anxiety or be unsafe), or suggesting that crying will ease fear, which may not be a constructive coping strategy.

When It Comes to Providing Young Children with Information Prior