Which of the Following Should the Nurse Consider When Preparing

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should the nurse consider when preparing a school-age child and the family for heart surgery?

• A)Unfamiliar equipment should not be shown.
• B)Let child hear the sounds of an ECG monitor.
• C)Avoid mentioning postoperative discomfort and interventions.
• D)Explain that an endotracheal tube will not be needed if the surgery goes well.

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Definitions:

Stent

A tube inserted into a vessel or passage to keep the path open and ensure proper flow of bodily fluids.

Artery

A blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.

Coronary Angioplasty

A medical procedure used to open clogged heart arteries by inflating a balloon inside the artery.

Lung Cancer

A disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both lungs, often attributed to smoking tobacco and exposure to certain toxins.