A patient scheduled for surgery expresses a fear of dying. What action should the nurse take?
a. Ask the family to comfort the patient.
b. Tell the patient everything will be all right.
c. Allow the patient time to express concerns.
d. Explain the national death rate from surgery.
ANS: C
Allowing patients to express concerns offers an opportunity to dispel inaccurate information about the surgical procedure. B. False reassurance does not help the patient's fears. D. National statistics are not likely helpful to the individual patient situation. A. The nurse should collect data first about the fear to help with planning care and not pass the issue to the family.
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