A 58-year-old male patient has been hospitalized for a wedge resection of the left lower lung lobe after a routine chest x-ray shows carcinoma. The patient is anxious and asks if he can smoke
Which statement by the nurse would be most therapeutic?
A) "Smoking is the reason you're here."
B) "The doctor left orders for you not to smoke."
C) "You're anxious about the surgery. Do you see smoking as helping?"
D) "Smoking is OK right now, but after your surgery it's contraindicated."
Ans: C
Feedback: This acknowledges the patient's feelings and encourages him to assess his previous behavior. Option A belittles the patient. Option B does not address the patient's anxiety. Option D would be highly detrimental to this patient.
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