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Mr.Thesaxman

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A preschool-age child is scheduled for a tonsillectomy. Which strategy might help lessen the child's anxiety before surgery?
 
  a. Show the child a short, animated video (DVD) about the hospital visit and procedure.
  b. Give the child a tour of the hospital a week before the surgery is scheduled.
  c. Allow the child to use online sources of information to teach him about the procedure.
  d. Provide one-to-one instruction about the care he will need after surgery.

Question 2

How can the nurse best provide teaching for a patient whose primary spoken language is not the same as hers?
 
  a. Provide written materials in the patient's primary language.
  b. Make arrangements to teach using an interpreter.
  c. Provide a demonstration and request a return demonstration.
  d. Use visual teaching aids to convey information.


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bassamabas

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


Mr.Thesaxman

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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