A 5-Year-Old Boy Is Admitted for Surgery to Have His

Multiple Choice

A 5-year-old boy is admitted for surgery to have his tonsils removed.Which of the following does the nurse plan to do on the basis of her knowledge about children of this age?

A) Allow the child to take responsibility for his own preoperative hygienic care.
B) Leave the child alone to relax before the procedure.
C) Allow the child to handle and look at the equipment when the nurse takes his blood pressure.
D) Provide magazines and puzzles for diversion.