A 2-Year-Old Child Is Scheduled for a Tonsillectomy

question 3

Multiple Choice

A 2-year-old child is scheduled for a tonsillectomy.What should the nurse do when planning this client's plan of care?

• A) Include the parents or caregivers in the plan of care.
• B) Explain to the child that she will have a sore throat after surgery.
• C) Tell the child that she can have her favorite foods for the first 24 hours after surgery.
• D) Prepare the child for discharge from the hospital as soon as she is alert.

Identify key phases of team development and the roles of team members within each phase.

Comprehend the impact of technology on team dynamics and communication.

Acknowledge the principles of delivering and receiving constructive criticism.

Appreciate the importance of professionalism in phone and virtual communications.

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Definitions:

Phenotype

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

Genetic Material

The molecules (DNA and RNA) carrying genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and viruses.

Evocative Genotype-Environmental Correlation

The process by which an individual's genetically influenced behaviors elicit certain responses from their environment, shaping their experience.

Genetic Endowment

The set of genes and genetic information an individual inherits from their parents.