The patient who is preparing for surgery asks the nurse to keep his glasses and hearing aid in place until he is under anesthesia. Which nursing response demonstrates accurate therapeutic communication?
1. "I will contact the surgery department to discuss your requests."
2. "You cannot keep those in."
3. "The policies in the surgery unit will not allow it."
4. "Certainly, you can keep them for that time."
Correct Answer: 1
Although communication will be enhanced if the patient can keep glasses and hearing aids for as long as possible, the nurse will need to check with the surgical department first before granting the patient's wish. As a patient advocate, the nurse is responsible for making an inquiry. The nurse does not have the authority to make decisions on behalf of the surgical department and should not give information that may be inaccurate.
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