What is an appropriate preoperative teaching plan for a school-age child?
a. Begin preoperative teaching the morning of surgery.
b. Schedule a tour of the hospital a few weeks before surgery.
c. Show the child books and pictures 4 days before surgery.
d. Limit teaching to 5 minutes and use simple terminology.
C
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A Preoperative teaching a few hours before surgery is more appropriate for the
preschool child. Preoperative materials should be introduced 1 to 5 days in
advance for school-age children.
B Preparation too far in advance of the procedure can be forgotten or cause undue
anxiety for an extended period of time.
C Preparatory material can be introduced to the school-age child several days (1 to
5) in advance of the event. Books, pictures, charts, and videos are appropriate.
D A very short, simple explanation of the surgery is appropriate for a younger child
such as a toddler.
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