The Nurse on a Pediatric Unit Is Writing Guidelines for Age-Specific

Multiple Choice

The nurse on a pediatric unit is writing guidelines for age-specific preparation of children for procedures based on developmental characteristics.What guideline is accurate?

A) Inform toddlers about an upcoming procedure 2 hours before the procedure is to be performed.
B) Inform school-age children about an upcoming procedure immediately before the procedure is scheduled to occur.
C) Discourage parent presence during procedures on infants and toddlers.
D) Use simple diagrams of anatomy and physiology to explain a procedure to a school-age child.