Which Should the Nurse Consider When Preparing a School-Age Child

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which should the nurse consider when preparing a school-age child and the family for heart surgery?

• A) Unfamiliar equipment should not be shown.
• B) Let the child hear the sounds of an ECG monitor.
• C) Avoid mentioning postoperative discomfort and interventions.
• D) Explain that an endotracheal tube will not be needed if the surgery goes well.