The young husband of a patient who has been scheduled for a hysterectomy because of the discovery of ovarian cancer in both ovaries says to the nurse, "Please go talk to my wife
She is real upset and says she won't be a 'woman' anymore." What is the nurse's most therapeutic response?
a.
"Don't be concerned. All young women get upset before this kind of surgery."
b.
"Certainly, I will be glad to tell her about hormone replacement."
c.
"She will get over this feeling soon."
d.
"No matter what I may say to her, it is you that needs to listen to her concerns and assure her."
ANS: D
Assisting patients with recognizing and clarifying fears and with developing coping strategies for those fears by listening is helpful.
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