A nurse is preparing to administer chlordiazepoxide 10 mg PO tid. The amount available is chlordiazepoxide 5 mg/capsule. How many capsules should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

(A) “I promise I won’t tell anyone about this.”: This statement is inappropriate because it is the nurse’s legal and ethical duty to report any suspicion or evidence of child abuse to the appropriate authorities. Keeping the information confidential could potentially endanger the child.

(B) “Let’s discuss what you have told me with your family members.”: This statement could potentially put the child at further risk, especially if the abuser is a family member. The child’s safety is the primary concern, and discussing the abuse with family members without the involvement of child protective services could be harmful.

(c) “Your family is bad for doing this to you.”: This statement is judgmental and unprofessional. It’s important to maintain a neutral stance and focus on the child’s feelings and safety rather than placing blame.

(D) “It is not your fault that this happened.”: This is the most appropriate response. It’s crucial to reassure the child that they are not to blame for the abuse. This can help alleviate feelings of guilt or shame that the child may be experiencing. The nurse should also take steps to ensure the child’s immediate safety and report the abuse to the appropriate authorities.

A) Describe the surgery and what the client will experience postoperatively:
While it is essential to provide information about the surgery and the postoperative experience, the primary focus of preoperative teaching is to ensure that the client understands the information provided. This option does not specifically address the client's level of understanding, which is crucial for effective teaching.

B) Reinforce information at the client's level of understanding:
This is the correct choice. When contributing to the preoperative teaching plan, the nurse should ensure that information is provided in a way that the client can comprehend. Reinforcing information at the client's level of understanding enhances communication and ensures that the client is well-informed about the procedure and what to expect.

C) Reassure the client that the surgery rarely has any negative outcomes:
While it is important to provide reassurance and support to the client, it is not appropriate to make promises or provide guarantees about the outcome of the surgery. Surgery, by its nature, carries risks, and it is essential to provide the client with accurate information while maintaining a supportive and empathetic approach.

D) Notify the client's family of the plan of care:
While it is important to involve the client's family in the plan of care, the primary focus of preoperative teaching is on the client. Involving the family in the plan of care is important, but it is not the most immediate action in the context of preoperative teaching.