Which Nursing Action Is Most Appropriate to Reduce Stress During

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which nursing action is most appropriate to reduce stress during the preoperative period for a 4-year-old patient?

• A) Explaining to the child that the surgery will fix her "broken" heart
• B) Waiting until the child is in the holding room to insert the Foley catheter
• C) Telling the child what will be seen,heard,and felt while awake prior to the procedure
• D) Asking the parents to wait in the waiting room when it is time to take the child to the holding area

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