A client has arrived in the same-day surgery suite. He states to the nurse, "I am so worried about being put to sleep and having the surgery." What would be the nurse's best response?
A) You don't have to worry. It will be fine?
B) Tell me what you are most worried about?
C) I will have the anesthesiologist talk to you?
D) Have you ever had surgery before?
Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should first assess what the client is most worried about, and then provide emotional support.
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