A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who has a new diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is distressed after an insulin injection. Which of the following play activities should the nurse recognize is therapeutic in helping the child deal with the injection?

A. A storybook may provide comfort and information but is less interactive in helping the child process the experience of injections. B. Playing in the playroom is beneficial for normalizing hospital stays but does not directly address the child’s distress regarding injections. C. A video game can be a good distraction but does not provide therapeutic engagement with the fear or anxiety related to injections. D. Allowing the child to play with a needleless syringe and a doll is therapeutic as it gives the child a sense of control and understanding of the injection process, helping to reduce fear and anxiety.