单选题 The nurse is caring for a toddler with Down syndrome. To help the toddler cope with painful procedures, the nurse can
A. prepare the child by positive self-talk.
B. establish a time limit to get ready for the procedure.
C. hold and rock him and give him a security object.
D. count and sing with the child.

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】The child with Down syndrome may have difficulty coping with painful procedures and may regress during his illness. Holding, rocking, and giving the child a security object may be comforting to the child. An older child or a child without Down syndrome may benefit from positive self-talk, time limits, and diversionary tactics, such as counting and singing; but the success of these tactics depends on the child.