The nurse has arranged to start an IV line for a client with pancreatitis. The nurse notes that the client appears anxious about the procedure. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse to decrease the client's anxiety?
A) "I will start an IV, which should not take much time."
B) "I will start an IV with an 18 gauge needle."
C) "I will start an IV that will add fluids directly to the blood stream."
D) "I will start an IV, which should not cause you any pain."
C
Feedback:
The nurse should explain the procedure and its purpose. The nurse telling the client that it should not take much time does not convey the purpose of the procedure. It is unnecessary for the nurse to inform the client about the technical details of the catheter. Additionally, the nurse should not give false reassurance by telling the client that the procedure will not be painful.
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