Which therapeutic approach will best help a 7-year-old child cope with a lengthy course of intravenous antibiotic therapy?

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Injection play is an appropriate intervention for the child who has to undergo frequent blood work,injections,intravenous therapy,or any other therapy involving syringes and needles.The hospitalized child should have opportunities to go to the playroom each day if the child's condition warrants.This free play does not have any specific therapeutic purpose.Children can express their thoughts and beliefs through drawing.Asking the child to draw a picture of himself or herself may not elicit the child's feelings about the treatment.Rewards such as stickers may enhance cooperative behavior.They will not address coping with painful treatments.

Which Therapeutic Approach Will Best Help a 7-Year-Old Child Cope