A nurse is caring for a 4-year-old child who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to encourage the child to take deep breaths?

A. "This will not be painful, just a little uncomfortable." While this statement might provide some reassurance, it does not actively engage the child or make the task of taking deep breaths more enjoyable. B. "Let's play a game of blowing cotton balls across your table." This is the best choice as it makes deep breathing fun and engaging for the child, encouraging them to participate without feeling like it’s a chore. C. "Do you want to take deep breaths for me now?" This approach is too passive and doesn't engage the child actively or make the activity interesting. D. "You can't go to the playroom until you finish doing your deep breathing." This approach can create negative reinforcement and might make the child associate deep breathing with punishment or coercion, which is not desirable.