Which of These Approaches Would Be Most Appropriate for the Nurse

Which of these approaches would be most appropriate for the nurse to use when teaching a 4-year-old patient about scheduled surgery?

A) Give the parents a book to read about the procedure and do not discuss the procedure with the child,to decrease anxiety.
B) Set boundaries before teaching by telling the child that she can ask only three questions because time is limited.
C) Insist that the parents wait outside the room to ensure privacy of the child.
D) Allow the child to touch and hold medical equipment such as thermometers and empty syringes.

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