When Attempting to Provide Information to the Parents of a Child

question 22

Multiple Choice

When attempting to provide information to the parents of a child undergoing surgery,the nurse notes that the parents appear confused and do not seem to remember what they are being told.What is the most probable cause of the parents' forgetfulness?

• A)Noisy environment
• B)Serious nature of surgery
• C)Increased level of parents' anxiety
• D)Developmental age of the child

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Definitions:

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