A client is scheduled for surgery for an abdominal hysterectomy. During the preoperative assessment, the client states, "I am very nervous and scared to have surgery." What client outcome is the priority?
A) Evaluate the need for antibiotics.
B) Resolve the client's anxiety.
C) Provide preoperative education.
D) Prepare the client for surgery.
Ans: B
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A priority is something that takes precedence in position, deemed the most important among several items. The client's preparation for surgery is important, but to have a successful outcome, the nurse must address the psychosocial issues related to anxiety.
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