The Nurse on a Pediatric Unit Is Writing Guidelines for Age-Specific

question 34

Multiple Choice

The nurse on a pediatric unit is writing guidelines for age-specific preparation of children for procedures based on developmental characteristics.What guideline is accurate?

• A) Inform toddlers about an upcoming procedure 2 hours before the procedure is to be performed.
• B) Inform school-age children about an upcoming procedure immediately before the procedure is scheduled to occur.
• C) Discourage parent presence during procedures on infants and toddlers.
• D) Use simple diagrams of anatomy and physiology to explain a procedure to a school-age child.

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