A venipuncture will be performed on a 7-year-old girl.She wants her mother to hold her during the procedure.The nurse should recognize that this:

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Both the mother's preference for assisting,observing,or waiting outside the room and the child's preference for parental presence should be assessed.The child's choice should be respected.This 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 (mother may sit in chair).Hospital policies should be reviewed to ensure that they incorporate family-centered care.

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