62. A 3-year-old child is admitted for surgical repair of a congenital heart defect. The child is agitated and crying preoperatively. What clinical nursing intervention is critical to reduce anxiety?
A.
Ignoring the child's crying.
B.
Allowing parents to remain with the child, providing age-appropriate explanations, and offering comforting distractions.
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C.
Administering a sedative without parental consent.
D.
Telling the child to be brave.
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Ignoring the child's crying.
Allowing parents to remain with the child, providing age-appropriate explanations, and offering comforting distractions.
Administering a sedative without parental consent.
