A preschool-aged child is admitted to the pediatric unit for surgery. The parents request to stay with their child. Which is the best response by the nurse?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Informing parents they can stay aligns with family-centered care, reducing stress for the preschooler.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Chamomile (D) prevents urinary tract infections and GI spasms due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Feverfew (A) treats migraines, Kava Kava (B) reduces anxiety, and St. John’s Wort (C) addresses depression. Document: 'Chamomile… Prevents urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal spasms; used for sedation.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Pedialyte (C) replaces fluids and electrolytes lost in diarrhea. BRAT diet (A) is outdated, juice/carbonation (B) worsen diarrhea, and soup (D) lacks balanced electrolytes. Document: 'An oral rehydrating solution is recommended to replace fluids and electrolytes.'

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Endoscopy (C) visualizes the upper GI tract (esophagus, stomach). Colonoscopy (A) and sigmoidoscopy (B) are lower GI, proctoscopy (D) is rectal. Document: 'Endoscopy is used to visualize the upper GI tract.'

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Acupressure (B) uses pressure/massage on meridian sites to relieve nausea. Acupuncture (A) uses needles, aromatherapy (C) scents, and Ayurveda (D) holistic balance. Document: 'Acupressure uses finger pressure and massage on the meridian sites… to control nausea.'