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.
ANS: A
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