Which nursing action is best

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Problem: A preschooler is returned to the pediatric department following surgery. Postoperative pain management orders include meperidine 25 mg I.M. every 6 hours. When administering this injection, which nursing action is best? Speak quietly and administer the injection while the child is groggy. State that the nurse will return in a few minutes to give the injection. Ask the child if the injection should be given now. Let the child choose which leg will receive the injection.

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