When the preoperative client tells the nurse that he cannot sleep because he keeps thinking about the surgery, an appropriate reflection of the statement by the nurse is
A) "Sounds as if your surgery is a pretty scary procedure."
B) "You have a great surgeon. You have nothing to worry about."
C) "You shouldn't be nervous. We perform this procedure every day."
D) "The thought of having surgery is keeping you awake."
Ans: D
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