Non-Pharmacological Comfort Measures in Pediatrics

Hard Basic Care And Comfort Non-pharmacological Comfort Measures

As a nurse working in a pediatric unit, you are tasked with implementing non-pharmacological comfort measures to help alleviate a 7-year-old child's anxiety and discomfort during a minor surgical procedure. Considering the various options available for providing comfort without the use of medications, which of the following non-pharmacological methods would be appropriate to consider? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Using guided imagery techniques.

Providing warm compresses to the area.

Encouraging the child to engage in deep breathing exercises.

Allowing the child to choose a favorite toy to hold during the procedure.

Offering a glass of juice as a distraction.

Implementing a progressive muscle relaxation technique.

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