A Preschool-Age Child Is Scheduled for a Tonsillectomy

question 15

Multiple Choice

A preschool-age child is scheduled for a tonsillectomy. Which strategy might help lessen the child's anxiety before surgery?

• A)Give the child a coloring book about the surgery.
• B)Offer the child a detailed rationale for the surgery.
• C)Allow the child to use online sources of information to learn about the surgery.
• D)Provide one-to-one instruction about the care the child will need after surgery.

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