The nurse is preparing an in-service education to staff about atraumatic care for pediatric patients. Which intervention should the nurse include?

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Preparing the child for any unfamiliar treatments, controlling pain, allowing privacy, providing play activities for expression of fear and aggression, providing choices, and respecting cultural differences are components of atraumatic care. In the provision of atraumatic care, the separation of child from parents during hospitalization is minimized. The nurse should promote a sense of control for the child. Preventing and minimizing bodily injury and pain are major components of atraumatic care.

The Nurse Is Preparing an In-Service Education to Staff About