When preparing a school-age child and the family for heart surgery,what should the nurse consider?
A) Don't show the child unfamiliar equipment.
B) Let the child hear the sounds of an electrocardiograph monitor.
C) Avoid mentioning postoperative discomfort and interventions.
D) Explain that an endotracheal tube will not be needed if the surgery goes well.

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The child and family should be exposed to the sights and sounds of the critical care unit.The nurse should emphasize all positive,non-frightening aspects of the environment.The child should be shown unfamiliar equipment,and its use should be demonstrated on a doll.The nurse should carefully prepare the child for the postoperative experience,including intravenous (IV)lines,the incision,and the endotracheal tube.

When Preparing a School-Age Child and the Family for Heart