The nurse is preparing to perform a heel stick on a neonate. Which complementary therapy should the nurse implement to decrease pain during this quick but painful procedure?

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Providing a sucrose pacifier to the newborn has been shown to be effective in reducing pain during a heel stick procedure. Holding or swaddling the newborn may provide comfort but may not significantly reduce the perception of pain. Massaging the newborn may actually be more stimulating and increase rather than decrease pain during the procedure.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Perform a Heel Stick on a Neonate