Which of the strategies can a perioperative nurse use to make a child feel less anxious prior to a surgical procedure? (Select all that apply.)
1. Take the client on a tour of the operating room.
2. Allow the client to bring a toy or stuffed animal.
3. Allow the parents to stay with the child as much as possible.
4. Have the chaplain say a prayer with the child.
5. Use age-appropriate explanations.
6. Respond to questions in a straightforward manner.
1, 2, 3, 5, 6
Strategies to help a preoperative pediatric client feel less anxious prior to a surgical procedure include taking the client on a tour of the operating room, allowing the client to bring a toy or stuffed animal, allowing the parents to stay with the client as much as possible, using age-appropriate explanations, and responding to questions in a straightforward manner. Having a chaplain say a prayer with the child is good, but it may not be age appropriate.
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