Mrs. Martinez begins crying about two hours before her surgery time. She tells you that she is afraid to have the anesthetic because she is afraid she will die. She begs you not to leave her and cries even harder. What should you do?
A. Tell Mrs. Martinez that she needs to pull herself together and be brave.
B. Tell your supervising nurse about Mrs. Martinez's reactions and concerns.
C. Calmly explain that her gallbladder surgery can be done under local anesthetic.
D. Reassure Mrs. Martinez that thousands of people have this surgery and no one dies from it.
Answer: B
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