Which should the nurse consider when preparing a school-age child and the family for heart surgery?
A) Unfamiliar equipment should not be shown.
B) Let the child hear the sounds of an ECG monitor.
C) Avoid mentioning postoperative discomfort and interventions.
D) Explain that an endotracheal tube will not be needed if the surgery goes well.

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The child and family should be exposed to the sights and sounds of the intensive care unit (ICU). All positive, nonfrightening aspects of the environment are emphasized. The child should be shown unfamiliar equipment and its use demonstrated on a doll. Carefully prepare the child for the postoperative experience, including intravenous (IV) lines, incision, and endotracheal tube.

Which Should the Nurse Consider When Preparing a School-Age Child