Of the common fears that clients have related to surgery, which fear is MOST prevalent and most easily addressed by nurses?
a. anesthesia c. pain and discomfort
b. disruption of life patterns d. the unknown
D
The most common fears related to surgery are fear of the unknown, of pain and discomfort, of mutilation and disfigurement, of anesthesia, of disruption of life patterns, of death, and of not being in control. The one most easily addressed by nurses is the fear of the unknown. The nurse can provide clients with information about the surgical experience and offer appropriate support.
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