The nurse is performing preoperative teaching with a patient who has cancer of the larynx. After completing patient teaching, what would be most important for the nurse to do?
A) Give the patient his or her cell phone number.
B) Refer the patient to a social worker or psychologist.
C) Provide the patient with audiovisual materials about the surgery.
D) Reassure the patient and family that everything will be alright.
Ans: C
Feedback:
Informational materials (written and audiovisual) about the surgery are given to the patient and family for review and reinforcement. The nurse never gives personal contact information to the patient. Nothing in the scenario indicates that a referral to a social worker or psychologist is necessary. False reassurance must always be avoided.
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