Which of These Approaches Would Be Most Appropriate for the Nurse

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of these approaches would be most appropriate for the nurse to use when teaching a 4-year-old patient about 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 empty syringes.

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Definitions:

Coronary Blood Vessels

Arteries and veins that provide blood supply to the heart muscle.

Venous Blood

Blood that is returning to the heart through veins after having circulated through the body, characterized by its dark red color due to lower oxygen content.

Sympathetic Stimulation

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system, resulting in physiological responses such as increased heart rate and blood flow to muscles.

Metabolic Rate

The rate at which the body uses energy to maintain basic vital functions such as breathing, circulation, and cell production.