What Preparation Should the Nurse Consider When Educating a School-Age

question 41

Multiple Choice

What preparation should the nurse consider when educating 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 a cardiac monitor, including alarms.
• C) Explain that an endotracheal tube will not be needed if the surgery goes well.
• D) Discussion of postoperative discomfort and interventions is not necessary before the procedure.

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