Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing goal for a 2-year-old who is to have a tonsillectomy?

A) Separation anxiety will be minimal.
B) The child will verbalize understanding of expected pain.
C) The child will tolerate a normal diet 24 hours after surgery.
D) The parent will indicate readiness to assume the child's care.

Tonsillectomy

A surgical procedure to remove the tonsils, often carried out to treat repeated or serious tonsil infections.

Separation Anxiety

Emotional distress seen in many individuals when separated from people or places to which they have a strong emotional attachment.

Normal Diet

A diet that includes a variety of foods from all the food groups to meet the nutritional needs of most healthy individuals.