The parents of a 3-year-old who is scheduled to have surgery the following week ask the home health nurse if a tour of the pediatric unit prior to the procedure is wise. The nurse responds:
a. "Yes, because it allows the parents to meet the people that will be taking care of their child.".
b. "No, because it will overwhelm and frighten your child.".
c. "No, because it will be an infection control risk.".
d. "Yes, because parents will not be allowed to stay with the child in the hospital.".
A
A prehospitalization tour or class will help to alleviate the anxiety of the parent and child. The child will be with his parents during the tour. It is not an infection control risk. The parents will be encouraged to stay with the child.
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