A Child Is Being Prepared for Surgery

question 24

Multiple Choice

A child is being prepared for surgery. The parent requests to be present during anesthesia induction. How should the nurse respond?

• A)The nurse should tell the parent the names of all the medications the child will receive.
• B)The nurse should explain what the parent will see and hear when present during induction.
• C)The nurse should tell the parent he will be upset to see his child under anesthesia.
• D)The nurse should ignore the request and focus on the child.

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