A parent asks the nurse if there is anything that can be done to reduce the pain that his 3-year-old experiences each morning when blood is drawn for lab studies. Which intervention would the nurse implement- based on the parent's concern?

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EMLA cream is a topical anesthetic that can be applied to the skin at least one hour prior to the procedure. This will numb the skin and reduce the pain experienced by the child during the blood draw. Intravenous sedation and muscle-relaxation techniques may be excessive for a routine blood draw in a young child, and guided imagery may not be effective in reducing pain.

A Parent Asks the Nurse If There Is Anything That