Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing goal for a 2-year-old who is to have a tonsillectomy?

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The only concrete information in this question is that the child is 2 years old.Therefore,the only problem the nurse can reasonably predict from this would be developmental in nature.It is developmentally normal for toddlers to experience anxiety with separation from parents or caregivers.Minimizing anxiety by involving the parents or caregivers would be the appropriate goal for separation anxiety.A 2-year-old child would not be expected to verbalize understanding of expected pain.The toddler would take liquids and soft foods within the first 24 hours when her throat is sore during swallowing.She should not eat foods that are rough and crunchy because they may scratch her throat and cause bleeding.Nurses should encourage parental involvement,but parents should not be expected to assume the child's care.

Which of the Following Is the Most Appropriate Nursing Goal