inform the child that water is not allowed because the procedure will be performed soon

palpate the child’s abdomen during assessment

provide the child with a doll for play that has removable kidneys

state to the child, “You’ll get some medicine that you breathe or get through your arm to make you sleep.”

An experienced nurse and a new nurse are providing preoperative care for a 5-year-old child diagnosed with Wilms’ tumor. The experienced nurse should intervene when observing the new nurse: