A 7-year-old is scheduled for surgery by her physician. The child ...

[shenderson6]

A 7-year-old is scheduled for surgery by her physician. The child is not hospitalized before the surgery. In order to prepare a child for surgery, the nurse should:
 
  a. Encourage the parents to bring their child to a preoperative tour and class
  b. Instruct the parents to wait until the day of surgery to tell the child about it
  c. Tell the child that he or she will be put to sleep and will not feel anything
  d. Give the needed explanations to the parents and have the parents give explanations to the child

Question 2

The nurse who is teaching parents about reducing risk factors for otitis media in children would mention which of the following as putting children most at risk for otitis media?
 
  a. household plants c. overtiring the child
  b. secondhand smoke d. exposure to a cool climate

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Answer to Question 1

A
Parents should be encouraged to bring their children to a preoperative class and tour. This reduces stress on both parent and child. Parents should tell the child a few days in advance to give the child time to prepare. Not informing the child before the event will diminish trust. Telling children that they will be put to sleep may frighten them, since this is a phrase often used to explain death of a pet. The nurse should explain procedures to the parents and the child.

Answer to Question 2

B

Feedback
A Incorrect. Teaching parents about reducing risk factors for otitis media in children, the nurse would not mention household plants.
B Correct. Teaching parents about reducing risk factors for otitis media in children, the nurse would mention passive smoking and poor feeding techniques.
C Incorrect. Teaching parents about reducing risk factors for otitis media in children, the nurse would not mention overtiring the child.
D Incorrect. Teaching parents about reducing risk factors for otitis media in children, the nurse would not mention exposure to a cool climate.

[shenderson6]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[raenoj]

Excellent