Prior to giving an intramuscular injection to a two-and-a-half-year-old child, the most appropriate statement by the nurse would be:
A)"It is all right to cry.I know that this hurts.After we are done, you can go to the box and pick out your favorite sticker."
B)"We will give you your shot when your mommy comes back."
C)"This is medicine that will make you better.First we will hold your leg, then I will wipe it off with this magic cloth that kills the germs on your leg right here.Then I will hold the needle like this and say 'one, two, three, go' and give you your shot.After the shot is over with, I will hold the cotton ball until it stops bleeding and then put the Band-Aid on.Are you ready?"
D)"This is a magic sword that will give you your medicine and make you all better."

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The Answer of Prior to giving an intramuscular injection to a two-and-a-half-year-old child, the most appropriate statement by the nurse would be:
A)"It is all right to cry.I know that this hurts.After we are done, you can go to the box and pick out your favorite sticker."
B)"We will give you your shot when your mommy comes back."
C)"This is medicine that will make you better.First we will hold your leg, then I will wipe it off with this magic cloth that kills the germs on your leg right here.Then I will hold the needle like this and say 'one, two, three, go' and give you your shot.After the shot is over with, I will hold the cotton ball until it stops bleeding and then put the Band-Aid on.Are you ready?"
D)"This is a magic sword that will give you your medicine and make you all better."

Prior to Giving an Intramuscular Injection to a Two-And-A-Half-Year-Old Child