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A 4-Year-Old Is Admitted to Outpatient Surgery for the Removal

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A 4-year-old is admitted to outpatient surgery for the removal of a cyst on her foot.Her mother puts the hospital gown on her,but the child is crying because she wants to leave her underpants on.What is the most appropriate nursing action?


A) Allow the child to wear her underpants.
B) Discuss with her mother why this is important to the child.
C) Ask her mother to explain to her why she cannot wear them.
D) Explain in a kind,matter-of-fact manner that removing all clothing is hospital policy.

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