The nurse is preparing to obtain a throat culture on a toddler patient.What interventions are appropriate for the nurse to implement?

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Whenever possible the parent should be involved in the preparation for and initiation of a treatment or procedure,and the child should be prepared according to his or her developmental level.For a toddler,model the behavior desired (i.e.,opening the mouth),tell the child it is okay to yell if the treatment or procedure is uncomfortable,and use distractions.Explaining the procedure in detail and encouraging questions are appropriate interventions for an older child.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Obtain a Throat Culture on a Toddler