A nurse is planning to reinforce teaching with a preschooler who is about to undergo an incision and drainage for cellulitis on the left arm. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use?
a) Provide detailed medical terminology to the preschooler.
b) Use play and simple language to explain the procedure.
c) Encourage the preschooler to read about the procedure.
d) Minimize communication to avoid anxiety.

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