When children are in an uncomplicated preoperative situation, the need for heavy sedation decreases ...

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A Incorrect. Although having a friendly anesthetist or anesthesiologist may decrease the child's stress, the presence of the parents during the preoperative situation is the most important factor in decreasing the need for heavy sedation.
B Incorrect. A nurse giving pain medication liberally the day before surgery is not a factor in decreasing the need for heavy sedation for the child
C Incorrect. Although having the doctor stops by before surgery to talk to the client may provide and reinforce information for children and parents and encourage expression of any fears they may have about surgery, is not the most important factor in decreasing the need for heavy sedation.
D Correct. When children are in an uncomplicated preoperative situation, the need for heavy sedation decreases then the parents are present during the preoperative situation.Their presence during induction of anesthesia is reassuring to children and minimizes the stress of separation.