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Preschooler test or procedure preparation

Alternative Names

Preparing preschoolers for test/procedure; Test/procedure preparation – preschooler

Definition of Preschooler test or procedure preparation

Proper preparation for a test or procedure reduces your child’s anxiety about the situation, encourages cooperation, and helps the child develop coping skills.

Review

Jennifer K. Mannheim, ARNP, Medical Staff, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Seattle Children’s Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. – 4/19/2010

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