A client is scheduled for a mastectomy as part of her treatment for breast cancer. As she is about to receive the preoperative medication, she tells the nurse that she does not want to have her breast removed but wants a lumpectomy
Which response indicates that the nurse is acting as a client advocate? A. Telling the client that her surgeon is excellent and knows what is best for her condition
B. Calling the surgeon to come and explain all treatment options to the client
C. Holding the client's hand and offering to pray with her for a good outcome to the surgery
D. Arranging to have the client be visited after surgery by a person who has had a successful mastectomy and is a long-term survivor of cancer
B
Clients have the right to be fully informed about their treatment plans and to change their minds. A client expressing doubt, uncertainty, or a change of feeling about a treatment plan should be supported by the nurse, heard by the health care provider, and be an active participant in treat-ment planning.
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