Asked by crystal mae david on Sep 26, 2024
Which action should the nurse take when teaching a 5-year-old patient about a scheduled surgery?
A) Do not discuss the procedure with the child to decrease anxiety.
B) Let the child know the surgery will be at 9:00 AM in the morning.
C) Insist that the parents wait outside the room to ensure privacy of the child.
D) Allow the child to touch and hold medical equipment such as thermometers.
Scheduled Surgery
A planned medical procedure that is arranged ahead of time, often elective and not for emergency purposes.
Decrease Anxiety
The process or action of reducing feelings of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Medical Equipment
Devices used in medical practice to diagnose, prevent, or treat diseases or medical conditions.
- Implement appropriate communication and educational strategies for children of specific developmental stages.
Learning Objectives
- Implement appropriate communication and educational strategies for children of specific developmental stages.
Related questions
A Nurse Is Caring for a 4-Year-Old Patient ...
An 18-Month-Old Patient Is Brought into the Clinic for Evaluation ...
The Nurse Is Teaching the Parents of a 3-Year-Old Child ...
According to Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development,the Nurse Should Allow ...
A Nurse Should Instruct the Parents of a 10-Year-Old Child ...