The nurse is preparing a 9-year-old child for a lumbar puncture. What would be appropriate preparation techniques for this procedure?
a. Explaining how the procedure is performed and what the child might feel during the procedure
b. Determining what distraction techniques would be desired by the client during the procedure
c. Encouraging the parent to stand near the child during the procedure to offer support
d. Letting the child know that if they feel any discomfort during the procedure that is okay to verbalize this in any way they want
