Toddler Test/Procedure Preparation
Alternate Names : Preparing Toddler for Test/Procedure, Test/Procedure Preparation - Toddler
DefinitionHelping your young child prepare for a medical test or procedure can reduce anxiety, increase cooperation, and help develop coping skills.
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Proper preparation for a test or procedure can minimize anxiety and help a child cope.
Before the test, know that your child probably will cry and that preparation may
not change the fact that your child will feel some discomfort or pain. You can
try the use of play in demonstrating what will happen during the test and in
discovering your child's concerns. The most important way you can help your
child is through this kind of preparation and by providing support around the
time of the procedure.
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