A client diagnosed with a brain tumor is reluctant to agree to a surgical excision of the lesion. The nurse addresses the client's concern best by:
1. Asking the client to be more specific about what concerns him.
2. Notifying the neurosurgeon of the client's concerns.
3. Assuring the client that the procedure is necessary.
4. Providing detailed written information on the benefits of the proposed procedure.
Asking the client to be more specific about what concerns him.
Rationale: The nurse has a responsibility to the client to help address his concerns, but this cannot be done until the nurse fully understands the client's concerns. The neurosurgeon may be notified of the concern if it is outside the nurse's scope of responsibility. Merely assuring the client about the necessity of the procedure does not address the client's concerns. While written reinforcement of the information is appropriate, the client needs personal involvement on the part of the nurse to address specific concerns.
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