A child has a planned hospitalization in a few weeks, and the client and family appear very stressed. Which nursing action will minimize the stress for the client and family?
1. Telling the client and family that everything will be fine
2. Explaining to the client and family how the child will benefit from the surgery
3. Telling the client and family that the surgeon is very good
4. Giving a tour of the hospital unit or surgical area to the client and family
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Explanation:
1. The nurse cannot know for certain that everything will be fine.
2. The pros and cons of the surgery would have been explained to the family prior to the decision to have the surgery. Restating the benefits will not reduce the stress of the client and family.
3. Telling them the surgeon is very good is not going to minimize stress for long. They need to be more familiar with what to expect in a familiar environment.
4. A variety of approaches can be used to provide information and allay fears. Tours of the hospital unit or surgical area are helpful. This activity assists the child and family to become familiar with the environment they will encounter.
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