A client who is having outpatient gallbladder surgery states he will have a ride to the hospital for the surgery, but will not have a ride home, and does not have anyone to be with him at home
Which response is most appropriate at this time for the nurse? 1. "Would it be better to reschedule your surgery until a day when you have someone who can take you home?"
2. "The health care provider will refuse to do the surgery on a client who must go home alone.".
3. "I am sorry; you will not be able to have your surgery then.".
4. "No problem, you can drive yourself home after the surgery.".
"Would it be better to reschedule your surgery until a day when you have someone who can take you home?"
Rationale: The nurse's priority is to assist the client with alternatives for transportation. Suggesting the health care provider will refuse to do the surgery is not helpful for the client. Telling the client he cannot have surgery is not therapeutic and could be considered more punitive than helpful. The client should not be told it is okay to drive himself home, since this could open liability for the institution.
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