A Nurse Is Caring for a School-Age Client Who Is

question 40

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a school-age client who is scheduled to have a tonsillectomy the next day. The nurse has planned a preoperative teaching session for the child, who has a history of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) . Which teaching technique is most appropriate for this client?

• A)Play a video describing the procedure to the child.
• B)Ask other children who have had this procedure to talk to the child.
• C)Allow the child to lead the teaching session to gain a sense of control.
• D)Give instructions verbally and use a picture pamphlet, repeating points more than once.

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