A 7-year-old boy has reentered the hospital for the second time in a month. Which intervention is particularly important at this time?
A) Assessing his parents' coping abilities
B) Seeking his parents' input about their child's needs
C) Educating his family about the procedure
D) Notifying the care team about his hospitalization
A
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Your client is scheduled for a colonoscopy. To prepare this client, you:
1. administer a retention enema. 2. use a bowel cleansing protocol. 3. administer a suppository. 4. teach the BRATY diet.
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A) Time management B) Cost C) Technological changes D) Battery life E) Time necessary for device selection