[Expert Solution]: . A 4 year old boy appears very anxious…

. A 4 year old boy appears very anxious and frightened before receiving a rectal suppository as a preoperative medication. Which statement by the nurse would be most appropriate in helping the child take this medication? a. “ Be a big kid! Everyone is waiting for you” b. “You look so scared. Want to know a secret? This won’t hurt a bit” c. “Lie still now and I’ll let you have one of your presents before you even have your operation” d. “Take a nice big deep breath and then let me hear you count to five”