A patient who is scheduled for a lumpectomy and axillary lymph node dissection tells the nurse, "I would rather not know much about the surgery." Which response by the nurse is best?
a. "Tell me what you think is important to know about the surgery."
b. "It is essential that you know enough to provide informed consent."
c. "Many patients do better after surgery if they have more information."
d. "You can wait until after surgery for teaching about pain management."
ANS: A
This response shows sensitivity to the individual patient's need for information about the surgery. The other responses are also accurate, but the nurse should tailor patient teaching to individual patient preferences.
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