A client who is going to have a biopsy is demonstrating moderate anxiety, as exemplified by his
inability to grasp information presented by the health care team. The nursing intervention that should
be implemented is to
a. reassure the client that many treatments are available for a lung neoplasm.
b. describe the procedure again in a calm manner and with simple language.
c. tell the client that staff are prepared to help him in any way they can.
d. explain to the client that he should not keep his feelings to himself.
ANS: B
Giving information in a calm, simple manner will help the client grasp the important facts.
Introducing extraneous topics, as in options A, C, and D, will further scatter his attention.
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