A child is being prepared for surgery. The parent requests to be present during anesthesia induction. How should the nurse respond?
1. The nurse should tell the parent the names of all the medications the child will receive.
2. The nurse should explain what the parent will see and hear when present during induction.
3. The nurse should tell the parent he will be upset to see his child under anesthesia.
4. The nurse should ignore the request and focus on the child.
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Rationale 1: The parent does not need to know the names of the medications the child will receive.
Rationale 2: The nurse explains visual and auditory experiences, such as a surgical gown, cap, shoe covers, and the parent's role in presence during induction. The nurse offers the parent an opportunity to ask questions and voice concerns.
Rationale 3: The nurse should tell the parent what to expect but not how he will feel while he watches his child.
Rationale 4: The nurse should never ignore a request made by a parent.
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