Which of These Approaches Would Be Most Appropriate for the Nurse

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of these approaches would be most appropriate for the nurse to use when teaching a 4-year-old patient about a scheduled surgery?

• A) Give the parents a book to read about the procedure and do not discuss the procedure with the child to decrease anxiety.
• B) Set boundaries before teaching by telling the child that she can ask only three questions because time is limited.
• C) Insist that the parents wait outside the room to ensure privacy of the child.
• D) Allow the child to touch and hold medical equipment such as thermometers and syringes.

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