What is an appropriate response to a woman's comment that she is worried about having a cesarean birth?
a. "Don't worry. Everything will be okay."
b. "What are your feelings about having a cesarean birth?"
c. "I know you're worried, but this is a routine procedure."
d. "Patients commonly worry about surgery."
B
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A This answer is stating that the patient's feelings are not important.
B Allowing the patient to express her feelings is the most appropriate nursing
response. The nurse should never provide the patient with false reassurance or
disregard her feelings.
C This is belittling the patient's concerns and does not allow her to express her
concerns.
D This answer is close ended and belittling to the patient's feelings.
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