As an intraoperative nurse, you know that the patient's emotional state can influence the outcome of his or her surgical procedure. How would you best reinforce the patient's ability to influence outcome?
A) Teach the patient strategies for distraction.
B) Pair the patient with another patient who has better coping strategies.
C) Incorporate cultural and religious considerations, as appropriate.
D) Give the patient antianxiety medication.
Ans: C
Feedback:
Because the patient's emotional state remains a concern, the care initiated by preoperative nurses is continued by the intraoperative nursing staff that provides the patient with information and reassurance. The nurse supports coping strategies and reinforces the patient's ability to influence outcomes by encouraging active participation in the plan of care incorporating cultural, ethnic, and religious considerations, as appropriate. "Buddying" a patient is normally inappropriate and distraction may or may not be effective. Nonpharmacologic measures should be prioritized.
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