A nurse is planning to reinforce teaching with a preschooler who is about to undergo an incision and drainage for cellulitis on the left arm. Which of the following techniques should the nurse use?

Plan for a 30-min instructional session.

Schedule the instructional session for 24 to 36 hr before the procedure.

Take the child on a tour of the surgery and recovery areas.

Help the child put a dressing on a doll.