Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 2149 of 2368
A school-aged child needs a venipuncture. Which position should the nurse choose for the procedure?
- Sitting upright rather than lying down
- Lying flat on the back with the arm restrained
- Lying flat so the needle cannot be seen
- Lying flat while a parent holds the shoulders
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Correct answer: Sitting upright rather than lying down
Children are less distressed sitting upright because it increases their sense of control. Supine positioning and restraints should be avoided.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Planning Care for the Ill Child: Incorporate Other Methods to Minimize Stressors. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026