Mrs. Snodgrass has never been hospitalized for an illness before and she is very anxious and fearful about her upcoming surgery. What can the nursing assistant do to help her?
A. Tell her that patients have surgery every day and do just fine.
B. Tell her that you will get a nurse to come and calm her down.
C. Listen to her fears and provide confident care for her.
D. Explain that her doctor wouldn't do the surgery if it weren't necessary.
Answer: C
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