A 6-year-old child is to have a cardiac catheterization and asks the nurse if it will hurt. Which of the following statements provides the nurse with the best guide for responding to the child's...

A 6-year-old child is to have a cardiac catheterization and asks the nurse if it will hurt. Which of the following statements provides the nurse with the best guide for responding to the child's question?

1. “The medication used to numb the insertion site will sting.”

2. “A momentary sharp pain usually occurs when the catheter enters the heart.”

3. “Most 6-year-olds feel some discomfort during the procedure.”

4. “It's a painless procedure, although a tingling sensation may be felt in the extremities.”