A male client with skin grafts covering full-thickness burns on both arms and legs is scheduled for a dressing change. The client is nervous and requests that the dressing change be skipped at this time. What action is most important for the nurse to take?
A. Administer an anti-anxiety medication
B. Encourage the client to express his anxieties.
C. Explain the importance of regular dressing changes.
D. Proceed with the scheduled dressing change.
Answer: B. Encourage the client to express his anxieties.
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