A nurse prepares a client for coronary artery bypass graft surgery. The client states, "I am afraid I might die." How should the nurse respond?
a. "This is a routine surgery and the risk of death is very low."
b. "Would you like to speak with a chaplain prior to surgery?"
c. "Tell me more about your concerns about the surgery."
d. "What support systems do you have to assist you?"
ANS: C
The nurse should discuss the client's feelings and concerns related to the surgery. The nurse should not provide false hope or push the client's concerns off on the chaplain. The nurse should address support systems after addressing the client's current issue.
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