A client is in the preoperative holding area prior to an emergency coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). The client is yelling at family members and tells the doctor to "just get this over with" when asked to sign the consent form
What action by the nurse is best?
a.
Ask the family members to wait in the waiting area.
b.
Inform the client that this behavior is unacceptable.
c.
Stay out of the room to decrease the client's stress levels.
d.
Tell the client that anxiety is common and that you can help.
ANS: D
Preoperative fear and anxiety are common prior to cardiac surgery, especially in emergent situations. The client is exhibiting anxiety, and the nurse should reassure the client that fear is common and offer to help. The other actions will not reduce the client's anxiety.
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