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Peri-operative Nursing

A preoperative client expresses anxiety to the nurse about upcoming surgery. Which response by the nurse is most likely to stimulate further discussion between the client and the nurse?

ExplanationExplanations should begin with the information that the client knows. By providing the client with individualized explanations of care and procedures, the nurse can assist the client in handling anxiety and fear for a smooth preoperative experience. Clients who are calm and emotionally prepared for surgery withstand anesthesia better and experience fewer postoperative complications. Option 1 does not focus on the client’s anxiety. Explaining the entire surgical procedure may increase the client’s anxiety. Option 4 avoids the client’s anxiety and is focused on postoperative care.