Prior to signing informed consent for a total hip replacement, the patient asks the nurse if she should be concerned about complications. How should the nurse respond?
A. "What complications did your surgeon mention in the explanation of your surgery?"
B. "Complications are rare with this type of surgery."
C. 'Your surgeon has a low complication rate."
D. "Do you know someone who had complications after this type of surgery?"
Answer: A
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