The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. After the patient's wife leaves the room, the nurse notices the man looking down and squeezing his hands
Which of the following nursing actions would assist in decreasing the patient's anxi-ety? 1. Sit quietly on the chair in the room.
2. Leave the room and pull the door closed.
3. Leave the room and locate the patient's wife.
4. Complete your assessment as quickly as possible.
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You can help the patient through active listening, providing information, and referring him for counseling as needed.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 1101
OBJ: 6 TOP: Patient with Testicular Cancer
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Implementation
MSC: NCLEX: Psychosocial Integrity
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