A 44-year-old woman will undergo a bilateral mastectomy later today and the nurse in surgical admitting has begun the process of patient education. What positive outcome of providing the patient with information should the nurse expect?
A) Increased concentration
B) Decreased depression levels
C) Sharing of personal details
D) Building interdependent relationships
Ans: A
Feedback:
Giving patients information also reduces the emotional response so that they can concentrate and solve problems more effectively. Educating the patient does not decrease depression levels or build interpersonal relationships. Educating the patient does not mean sharing of personal details.
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