A nurse is developing a plan of care for a child who is admitted to the hospital for surgery. The child is visually impaired
Which of the following would be most appropriate for the nurse to include in the child's plan of care? Select all answers that apply.
A) Explaining instructions using simple and specific terms the child understands
B) Allowing the child to explore the postoperative equipment with his hands
C) Touching the child on his shoulder before letting the child know someone is there
D) Using the child's body parts to refer to the area where he may have postoperative pain
E) Speaking to the child in a voice that is slightly louder than the usual tone of voice
A, B, D
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