A preschool-age client's IV has infiltrated and must be restarted immediately for medication administration. There is no time for placing local anesthetic cream on the skin to decrease the pain associated with the procedure. Which complementary therapy would be most helpful when placing the IV for this pediatric client?
A)Moderate sedation
B)Restraint using a "mummy wrap"
C)Anesthesia
D)Distraction using bubbles

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A)Complementary therapies-especially guided imagery, relaxation techniques, and distraction-can reduce the anxiety associated with the anticipation of the procedure. Playing games such as blowing bubbles would provide distraction for this pediatric client and be a valid nursing intervention. All the other choices are not considered complementary therapies and are inappropriate for the situation.
B)Complementary therapies-especially guided imagery, relaxation techniques, and distraction-can reduce the anxiety associated with the anticipation of the procedure. Playing games such as blowing bubbles would provide distraction for this pediatric client and be a valid nursing intervention. All the other choices are not considered complementary therapies and are inappropriate for the situation.
C)Complementary therapies-especially guided imagery, relaxation techniques, and distraction-can reduce the anxiety associated with the anticipation of the procedure. Playing games such as blowing bubbles would provide distraction for this pediatric client and be a valid nursing intervention. All the other choices are not considered complementary therapies and are inappropriate for the situation.
D)Complementary therapies-especially guided imagery, relaxation techniques, and distraction-can reduce the anxiety associated with the anticipation of the procedure. Playing games such as blowing bubbles would provide distraction for this pediatric client and be a valid nursing intervention. All the other choices are not considered complementary therapies and are inappropriate for the situation.

A Preschool-Age Client's IV Has Infiltrated and Must Be Restarted