Which nursing statement would best decrease a client's anxiety before an emergency operative procedure?
A) "You will be just fine; the operating room nurses will take good care of you."
B) "It is best to take deep breaths and relax before the procedure."
C) "Let me explain to you what will happen next."
D) "We will keep your family informed of your progress."
C
Feedback:
Many clients feel fearful of knowing little about the operative procedure and what to expect. This fear causes anxiety and can lead to a poorer response to surgery and surgical complications. Explanations of what the client is to expect can help to decrease anxiety. False reassurance of being fine does not diminish anxiety. Deep breathing and relaxation techniques can be helpful to the client, but addressing the source of the anxiety is more beneficial. Keeping the family informed helps the family and is not client focused.
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