A patient has just been told she needs to have an incisional biopsy of a right breast mass. During preoperative teaching, how could the nurse best assess this patient for specific educational, physical, or psychosocial needs she might have?
A) By encouraging her to verbalize her questions and concerns
B) By discussing the possible findings of the biopsy
C) By discussing possible treatment options if the diagnosis is cancer
D) By reviewing her medical history
Ans: A
Feedback:
During the preoperative visit, the nurse assesses the patient for any specific educational, physical, or psychosocial needs that she may have. This can be accomplished by encouraging her to verbalize her fears, concerns, and questions. Reviewing her medical history may be beneficial, but it is not the best way to ascertain her needs. Discussing possible findings of the biopsy and possible treatment options is the responsibility of the treating physician.
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