A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular IM injection to a preschool-age child. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Asking parents to hold the child during an IM injection can increase the risk of injury and is generally discouraged; proper immobilization techniques should be used instead. B. Administering the injection in the child’s room may increase anxiety; a treatment room is preferred to limit associations of fear with the child’s personal space. C. Allowing the child to hold a favorite toy provides comfort and distraction, which can reduce anxiety during the injection. D. Telling the child the medicine will make him feel better may be misleading and does not address the immediate concern of pain and anxiety during the injection.