A Nurse Is Caring for a School-Age Client Who Is

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a school-age client who is scheduled to have a tonsillectomy the next day.The nurse has planned a preoperative teaching session for the child,who has a history of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) .Which teaching technique is most appropriate for this client?

A) Play a television show in the background.
B) Ask other children who have had this procedure to talk to the child.
C) Allow the child to lead the session to gain a sense of control.
D) Give instructions verbally and use a picture pamphlet, repeating points more than once.