The nurse is preparing to teach a 5-year-old child postoperative care that will be anticipated after a tonsillectomy. The nurse should:
a. use pictures and simple words to describe care to the patient.
b. teach the parents alone to reduce fear in the patient.
c. exclude the parents to reduce parental anxiety.
d. use clear simple explanations to convey information.
ANS: A
Patient education provided for children should be age specific. Use pictures and simple words for young children. Use clear, simple explanations for school-age children. The patient's age directly affects the instructional methods and materials used. Effective patient education involving a child requires the presence of a parent or caregiver, who is likely the target of teaching. Children should not be excluded from the learning session unless exclusion is deemed appropriate by the parent or caregiver; a presentation using an age-appropriate strategy may complement the instructions reviewed with the adult. The stages of development should be explored as the foundation for the choice of educational materials.
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