The practical nurse (PN) plans to use distraction techniques while a client undergoes a brief painful procedure. Which action should the PN implement during the procedure?

A. Ask the client to describe the intensity of the pain: This focuses attention on pain, not distraction. B. Explain benefits of alternative strategies: Education is useful but not a distraction during the procedure. C. Describe the procedure step-by-step: Increases focus on the procedure, not distraction. D. Encourage client to reminisce about a favorite past family event: Engages the mind elsewhere, reducing perception of pain.