A client requests that surgery be delayed for several days until after a period of Holy Days have concluded. Which of the following should the nurse do to support this client?
1. Remind the client that one's health is more important than following Holy Days.
2. Suggest the client think about whether having the surgery is the right decision, since the client is willing to delay it now.
3. Communicate the client's request to the surgeon.
4. Provide the client with alternative forms of treatment to replace having surgery.
3. Communicate the client's request to the surgeon.
Rationale:
To support the client's need to avoid surgery during Holy Days, the nurse should communicate the client's request to the surgeon. The nurse should not remind the client that health is more important than following Holy Days or suggest that the client consider not having surgery. The nurse should also not provide the client with alternative forms of treatment to replace having surgery.
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