A patient who is preparing for surgery has moderate anxiety and is unable to understand preoperative information. Which nursing intervention is appropriate?
a. Reassure the patient that all nurses are skilled in providing postoperative care.
b. Describe the procedure again in a calm manner using simple language.
c. Tell the patient that the staff is prepared to promote recovery.
d. Encourage the patient to express feelings to his or her family.
ANS: B
Providing information in a calm, simple manner helps the patient grasp the important facts. Introducing extraneous topics as described in the remaining options will further scatter the patient's attention.
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