A 10-year-old child is scheduled to have surgery tomorrow. To minimize the trauma this child may experience as a result of hospitalization, which action would be appropriate for the nurse caring for this child?
A) Sedate the child and allow unlimited TV
B) Briefly explain the procedure and tell the child not to worry
C) Encourage the child to ask questions and express fears
D) Joke with the child and arrange a visit from a clown
Ans: C
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