A nurse is preparing to perform a heel-stick procedure on a 2-day-old newborn. Which intervention BEST represents nonpharmacologic pain management for neonates?

Applying EMLA cream immediately before the procedure without waiting

Administering an intramuscular opioid prior to the procedure

Distracting the newborn with toys and verbal explanations

Giving a small dose of oral sucrose solution and providing nonnutritive sucking