A nurse is caring for a client with a hernia. Which of the following statements should the nurse use while counseling the client about his condition?
A) "Open hernioplasty is the best surgery for you."
B) "Open and laparoscopic hernioplasty are available."
C) "You are not a suitable candidate for hernioplasty."
D) "I had a bad experience when I underwent hernioplasty."
Ans: B
A counselor should provide the client with unbiased information from which to choose. Therefore, the statement that "Open and laparoscopic hernioplasty are available" should be used by the nurse when counseling a client with hernia. The nurse should, however, refrain from giving a personal opinion, so it should not be mentioned which surgery is best for the client; likewise, the nurse should not bring up his or her own past experiences. By reserving personal opinions, a nurse promotes the right of every person to make his or her own decisions and choices on matters affecting health and illness care. Telling the client about his suitability to surgery or the best surgery for him may be biased from the experiences of the past.
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