A nine-year-old child was admitted to the hospital with a tentative diagnosis of leukemia. In order to confirm the diagnosis, a bone marrow aspiration is scheduled. Aside from giving an age-appropriate explanation of the procedure, the nurse should:

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Aside from giving an age-appropriate explanation of the procedure, the nurse should administer the prescribed sedative before the procedure. This action minimizes discomfort. The child will be placed in prone position, with a rolled towel under the hips.

A Nine-Year-Old Child Was Admitted to the Hospital with a Tentative