A patient scheduled for cataract surgery asks if the surgery is safe. What should the nurse do?
a. Ask the surgeon to talk to the patient.
b. Encourage visitors to distract the patient.
c. Give the patient a sedative for relaxation.
d. Reassure the patient that everything will be all right.
ANS: A
The surgeon needs to talk with the patient to ensure understanding and informed consent. It is not the nurse's role to do so. B. C. D. These actions would not be appropriate or address the patient's concern.
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