A six-year-old postoperative patient IV has infiltrated and has to be restarted immediately for medication. There is no time for placing local anesthetic cream on the skin. What other complementary therapies would be most helpful when placing this IV?

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Distraction techniques, such as bubbles, toys, music, or videos, are effective in reducing pain and anxiety during invasive procedures. Restraints, moderate sedation, and anesthesia are not appropriate for a simple IV insertion in a cooperative six-year-old child.

A Six-Year-Old Postoperative Patient IV Has Infiltrated and Has to Be