The four-year-old child is undergoing cardiac surgery. To reduce the child's stress in the pre-operative period, the nurses will: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

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A) Explaining the procedure to the child in simple terms of what the child will see, hear, and feel while awake can help reduce the child's anxiety and stress by providing them with some understanding and control over the situation.

C) Allowing the parents to accompany the child to the surgical holding room and wait with the child can provide comfort and support to both the child and their parents during this stressful time.

D) Allowing the child to hold onto their special "teddy bear" while awake can provide the child with a sense of comfort and security, reducing their stress and anxiety.

The Four-Year-Old Child Is Undergoing Cardiac Surgery