A nurse is providing education to an adolescent who is planning to have surgery. Which of the following developmentally appropriate strategies should the nurse implement? Select all that apply
a. Prepare the adolescent up to 24 hours prior to the procedure.
b. Include the peer group since the adolescent does not prefer to have privacy.
c. Use appropriate medical terminology.
d. Draw a diagram of the surgery to describe the procedure if the adolescent questions how the procedure will be done.
C, D
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Correct When interacting with an adolescent client, it is important for the nurse to use the appropriate medical terminology.
It is appropriate for the nurse to use creative methods to explain procedures, such as drawing a diagram.
Incorrect The adolescent should be made aware of the procedure up to 1 week prior.
The adolescent values privacy and this should be respected by health care providers.
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