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Pediatrics I

An 18-month-old child is admitted for a repeat cardiac catheterization. The parents are continuously present and do everything for the child—dress him, feed him, and even play for him. The nurse wants to prepare the child and the parents for the procedure. Which of the following should be included in the care plan?

ExplanationAn 18-month-old child cannot understand explanations. The nurse needs to assess the clients’ knowledge and base teaching on that assessment. The nurse should not assume that no teaching is needed just because the child has had the procedure before. There are no data to indicate that the parents upset the child. They do appear to be smothering the child, but at this time, the child would probably be more miserable without the parents. The nurse may want to teach parents about growth and development needs of the toddler.