A 6-year-old will have a cardiac catheterization. The child asks if the procedure will hurt. Which of the following statements offers the nurse the best guide for responding to the child's question?
1. The medication used to numb the insertion site will sting.
2. Momentary sharp pain usually occurs when the catheter enters the heart.
3. It is usual for a 6-year-old to feel discomfort during the procedure.
4. It is a painless procedure, although a tingling sensation may be felt in the extremities.
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