José is a 4-year-old child scheduled for a cardiac catheterization.Preoperative teaching should be:
A)Directed at his parents because he is too young to understand.
B)Detailed in regard to the actual procedures so he will know what to expect.
C)Done several days before the procedure so that he will be prepared.
D)Adapted to his level of development so that he can understand.

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Preoperative teaching should always be directed at the child's stage of development.The caregivers also benefit from the same explanations.The parents may ask additional questions,which should be answered,but the child needs to receive the information based on developmental level.This age group does not understand in-depth descriptions.Preschoolers should be prepared close to the time of the cardiac catheterization.

José Is a 4-Year-Old Child Scheduled for a Cardiac Catheterization