A Preschool-Age Child Is Scheduled for a Tonsillectomy

Multiple Choice

A preschool-age child is scheduled for a tonsillectomy.Which strategy might help lessen the child's anxiety before surgery?

A) Show the child a short, animated video (DVD) about the hospital visit and procedure.
B) Give the child a tour of the hospital a week before the surgery is scheduled.
C) Allow the child to use online sources of information to teach him about the procedure.
D) Provide one-to-one instruction about the care he will need after surgery.