- Ignoring the child's crying.
- Allowing parents to remain with the child, providing age-appropriate explanations, and offering comforting distractions.
- Administering a sedative without parental consent.
- Telling the child to be brave.
62. A 3-year-old child is admitted for surgical repair of a congenital heart defect. The child is agitated and crying preoperatively. What clinical nursing intervention is critical to reduce anxiety?
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