The Perioperative Nurse Explained to the Child at a Developmentally

question 10

Multiple Choice

The perioperative nurse explained to the child at a developmentally appropriate level,what he or she will experience in the preoperative,intraoperative,and postoperative phases of care.The nurse briefly described the roles of various staff members who will be a part of the team responsible for the child's care in the operating room (OR) .She explained to the child and family the length of time that they will be separated from each other during the procedure and when they can be reunited in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) .She addressed the child within a developmental framework,considering the child's cognitive and psychosocial abilities.She used medical play items,audiovisual aids,puppets,and photographs in the education process.While the nurse addressed the need for knowledge of the impending surgical procedure and provided education,she also employed interventions aimed at which nursing diagnosis?

• A) Ineffective coping related to developmental age.
• B) Fear related to unmet goals.
• C) Anxiety related to separation from family and friends.
• D) Parental Role Conflict related to upcoming surgery.