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 as therapeutic in helping the child deal with the injection?

Rationale: A. A story book about a child with diabetes may provide education but is not the most effective therapeutic play for coping with injection-related distress in this situation. B. Using a needleless syringe with a doll allows the child to express feelings, gain a sense of control, and work through fears by role-playing the injection experience. C. Playing in the playroom provides distraction but does not directly help the child process the anxiety or fear associated with injections. D. A video game can distract the child temporarily, but it does not provide therapeutic expression or help them cope with medical procedures.