Which of the following should the nurse consider when preparing a school-age child and the family for heart surgery?
a. Unfamiliar equipment should not be shown.
b. Let child hear the sounds of a cardiac monitor, including alarms.
c. Explain that an endotracheal tube will not be needed if the surgery goes well.
d. Discussion of postoperative discomfort and interventions is not necessary before the procedure.
Ans: b. Let child hear the sounds of a cardiac monitor, including alarms.
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