A nurse is administering vaccines at a county health immunization clinic. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to administer the meningococcal conjugate (MCV4) vaccine?

Allowing a parent to be present provides comfort and reassurance to the child. The familiar presence of a parent can help reduce anxiety and fear.

Allowing the child to have a familiar toy from home can provide a sense of security and distraction during procedures. It can help redirect the child's attention and provide a comforting element.

If there are multiple invasive procedures that need to be done, it is best to schedule them close together rather than spreading them out over a longer period. Clustering procedures reduces the number of times the child needs to go through the distressing experience and minimizes the overall stress and anxiety.

Minimizing the duration of the procedure helps reduce the child's discomfort and anxiety. Swift and efficient execution of the procedure can help make it less distressing for the child.

Using mummy restraints during painful procedures is not a recommended strategy.

During periods of growth, adolescents often experience an increase in their sleep needs. This is because growth and development processes, such as bone growth and hormonal changes, require adequate rest and sleep. By addressing the increased need for sleep, the nurse can provide valuable information to help the adolescent prioritize and ensure sufficient sleep for their overall well-being.

Sharing piercing needles is never recommended as it can lead to the transmission of blood-borne infections such as HIV or hepatitis. Proper sterile techniques and individual use of piercing needles should always be encouraged.

It is important to promote a healthy and balanced approach to nutrition rather than focusing solely on limiting caloric intake. Encouraging healthy eating habits, regular physical activity, and a balanced diet is a more appropriate approach to weight management.

Tanning beds are not safe alternatives to natural sunlight. They expose the skin to harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, increasing the risk of skin cancer and premature aging. It is important to educate adolescents about the risks of tanning beds and promote the use of sunscreen and protective measures when exposed to the sun.