In a preadmission visit, 9-year-old Bridget says she is afraid to come for her tonsillectomy the following week because it will hurt too much
Which of the following statements would be best for the nurse to make to help the child feel more comfortable and less afraid?
A) "I'm sure you are worried about the pain, but lots of people have tonsillectomies and they're fine after a few days."
B) "There's nothing to worry about. You will forget about the hurt because you can have all the ice cream and pudding you want."
C) "It won't hurt too much, so don't feel worried."
D) "I understand that you're worried. It will hurt but only for a few days; we'll give you something to help stop the pain when you need it."
D
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